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THE SCHOOL

On Track Education Services was established by a team of SEN teachers in 2004. We now have nine independent special schools, and additional support services, around the country for young people with a range of diverse special educational needs. At On Track Education, we believe in empowering young minds to reach their full potential and thrive in an ever-changing world. 

Our Wisbech school is an independent DfE registered, co-educational day school providing specialist education for students aged 11-16. We offer boys and girls with a range of special educational needs and diagnosis of communication difficulties, challenging behaviour, social, emotional and mental health difficulties and more complex needs, an opportunity to flourish in a more bespoke and individualised environment.

The school is in the process of opening a secondary school site at Barnwell, near Oundle, for primary age pupils.

This is a new role within the senior leadership team. You will be based at the Wisbech school initially, but will be required to work across the Wisbech and Barnwell sites, once it is open in 2026.

THE JOB

The SENCO will:

·       Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, following all school policies including the staff code of conduct.

·       Contribute to the ongoing development of the special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school

·       Be responsible for day-to-day operations of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability

·       Manage the school’s EHCP responsibilities, leading on the review process

·       Maintain an accurate SEND register and provision map

·       Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies 

For further information on the school and this job role please read the Information Pack for Job Applicants

THE PERSON

·         Knowledge and understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and its effective implementation.

·         Degree or equivalent

·         Qualified teacher status is an advantage

·         Able to establish and develop good relationships with all involved in the school

·         An interest in supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning

THE COMPANY

·         Nationwide group of schools and innovative professionals

·         Holistic approach to education with a focus on emotional and social development

·         Opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children who may have been
educationally overlooked

·         Work as part of a dedicated and supportive team

 
SALARY:

Full-time salary £35,585 - £50,845 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.  This is the actual salary you will receive as you will be paid all year round including the school holidays. Company benefits include pension, online GP, retailer discounts, wellbeing programmes, free eye tests, free flu jabs.

WORKING HOURS:

Full-time is 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.  

CLOSING DATE: 

Completed application forms must be submitted by 5pm, Tuesday 22nd April 2025.  Please note that applications will be viewed on receipt and we reserve the right to close the role early.

For further information on the school and the role please contact recruitment@ontrackeducation.com

On Track Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Robust safeguarding checks will be undertaken before the appointment is confirmed including a full Disclosure and Barring Service check.

On Track places safeguarding at the heart of all that it does and all staff are expected to be mindful of safeguarding and child protection issues in relation to all pupils

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 therefore certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed, and if they are disclosed, we cannot take them into account.

We are an Equal Opportunities organisation, totally Committed 2 Equality. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.