SENCo - Leith Hill School, Dorking

This vacancy presents an exceptional opportunity within the highly regarded and successful Cavendish Education Group to help shape the future of a brand-new SEN school. Leith Hill School is set in the Surrey Hills AONB, on a 45-acre site. The new school will open in September 2025 offering predominantly LA funded SEN day places for children aged 7-16, most of whom are likely to be able learners with an EHCP and a diagnosis with ASC/SEMH and associated needs.

We are offering an exciting position for an enthusiastic, dedicated and progressive practitioner who has achieved the National Award for SENDCo to join us from February 2025, or sooner. This dynamic role will involve a variety of responsibilities, including assessing suitability for pupil admission, supporting pupils with individual needs, overseeing the creation and implementation of individual plans to enable pupils to access the curriculum, and regularly reviewing pupil progress and targets. You will also liaise with external agencies and provide pastoral support to both pupils and their families, all with the goal of enhancing children's learning experiences and their holistic progress.

This is a demanding yet highly rewarding role where you will be an integral member of the senior leadership team demonstrating outstanding professional development and collaboration.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience of high quality, adaptive SEND teaching ideally across the secondary age range within a mainstream or SEN provision.
• Has led school improvement initiatives as part of the senior leadership team and is committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards.
• Possesses strong safeguarding knowledge to ensure a safe and protective environment for all pupils in the school.
• Has experience as a dynamic and inspirational leader who will support and collaborate with the school's multi-disciplinary teams.

Why Choose to work with the Cavendish Education Group?

At Cavendish Education, we prioritise high quality, inclusive learning environments where staff are supported to grow and thrive through outstanding professional development and collaborative opportunities as part of a national network of exceptional SEN schools.

Joining our team means:

• Competitive salary c. £50,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Membership of Pension and Life Assurance Schemes.
• Exceptional professional community to collaborate within a network of like-minded professionals.
• A culture that prioritises pupil and staff well-being.
• Free lunch, parking and subsidised Gym membership.
• A culture that rewards dedication, innovation and excellence.

If you wish to be part of our fantastic school community and would like to know more, please visit the Cavendish Education website via the apply button, or email:

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: Friday 15th November 2024.

Interview dates: Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November 2024.

Cavendish Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to receipt of a completed application form, satisfactory references and relevant checks and Enhanced DBS Disclosure.