SENCo
Location: Meldreth, near Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience - (M1-UPS2) Plus £5,000 Welcome bonus For Qualified Teacher
Contract: Full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week
Reed is proud to be working in partnership with an independent specialist school committed to transforming the lives of children and young people with a range of additional learning needs. We are seeking a passionate, motivated and highly skilled SENCo to join their dedicated team.
Aurora Meldreth Manor School is an independent specialist day and residential school set within a 14-acre accessible campus on the Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border. The school supports children and young people aged 6-19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, often alongside complex physical, sensory, or medical needs. With small class sizes, high staffing ratios, and a fully integrated therapy team, the school provides a highly personalised, holistic learning environment.


Essential Qualifications & Experience
We are looking for professionals who can demonstrate:
QTS or QTLS

A proven track record of creative, structured and outstanding teaching, ideally within special education

Experience translating policy into effective practice

Successful leadership of a key area, with measurable impact on school-wide standards

Strong team leadership and the ability to collaborate effectively

Excellent communication skills across a wide range of audiences and platforms


Desirable Qualifications & Experience
It would be advantageous if you also bring:
Accredited SEND training (e.g. Autism, Dyslexia)

A recognised management or leadership qualification

NPQSL / NPQH / SENDCo qualification

Experience designing and delivering inspirational CPD, coaching or mentoring

Evidence of contributing to senior leadership decision-making

Understanding of ASD interventions, e.g. TEACCH or similar frameworks

Experience in curriculum leadership, including action planning and resource management


Why Join This School?
*A supportive, specialist environment where staff feel valued
*Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
*A chance to make a meaningful difference to learners with diverse needs
*A forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team committed to progress and innovation


How to Apply
If you’re a dynamic educator ready to influence whole-school improvement and make a life-changing difference to young people, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply above, we would love to hear from you!