SENCO/Science Teacher - Learning and Assessment

Woodfield School

SENCO/Science Teacher - Learning and Assessment
Full Time, Permanent
Negotiable depending on experience
Start date: August 2026

We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our community to take on the position of SENCO/Senior Teacher with responsibility for Learning and Assessment, on a full time and permanent basis. Key responsibilities of the position include being an active member of SLT and assisting the principal in leading the school. You will undertake the usual responsibilities of a class teacher, whilst taking responsibility for designing and delivery of a robust Science provision across the school.

The appointed candidate will ensure that pupils' academic needs are prioritised by providing the strategic leadership for interventions for all pupils. Through knowledge and experience as a SENCo, you will lead on processes for identifying and supporting pupils. You will also lead and monitor interventions so that all pupils have access to a dynamic and ambitious educational experience with appropriate teaching methods, resources and assessment

Finding the right person for this position is key for us and our pupils. The successful candidate will have:

* QTS (Essential)
* Evidence of successful and innovative teaching across a range of key stages (Essential)
* National professional qualification (NPQH/ NPQSL) (Desirable)
* Experience working with pupils with SEN and awareness of how to adapt learning to meet the needs of the child (Essential)
* Evidence of effective delivery in primary education (Desirable)
* Have at least two years in a leadership or management role in an educational environment (Essential)

Woodfield School, part of Henry David Learning Trust, is an innovative and exciting independent special school, supporting children and young people with Autism and associated speech & language, social communication and behavioural difficulties, aged 7 to 18. We provide a fantastic environment for someone looking to reconnect with education and who wants to make a tangible everyday difference to the lives of children

Our key aims for our children are to:

* Become happy, safe and confident members of the community
* Develop strategies for self-managing their behaviour in all settings.
* Become responsible citizens
* Fulfil their potential to lead as meaningful and independent a life as possible

To achieve these aims we need dedicated members of staff to join us in addressing the needs of children who need help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the school in order to achieve their full potential.

Why join Woodfield School?

* Free onsite parking and beautiful countryside location.
* Professional development opportunities.
* A supportive team culture built on Ambition | Support | Kindness.
* Lunch and light refreshments available for all staff.
* A unique experience of small class sizes in a small setting
* Staff wellbeing team and support.
* A varied week supporting young people on visits to local amenities such as the library, gym and swimming
* Opportunities for promotion in our vision for growth plans

Our ethos is strongly rooted in our commitment to provide our pupils with a supportive, safe and enabling environment for them to discover their confidence and achieve their aspirations for the future. They will develop their resilience and gain securely embedded skills that will set them on their journey towards a fulfilled and meaningful life.

If you share the similar values and ethos, we want to hear from you!

Informal visits and conversations about the post are most welcome. For more information and to apply, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

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Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026
Interview Date: TBC

Early enquiries and applications are encouraged as we may interview suitable candidates sooner.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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