East Sussex County Council
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (Uckfield College)
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Hours of Work
Full time teachers hours.
Working Pattern
Full-time
Closing Date
Monday 21st September 2026, 9am
Contact Information
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Uckfield College
Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, TN22 3DJ
Phone: 01825 764844, extension 1008, quoting reference SENDCO/09/26
Email: hr@uckfield.college
Website: https://www.uckfield.college/
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Required for January 2027
Join Our Outstanding Team!
Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular 11-18 school in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne, and the South Coast. Our college is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers.
Following our inspection in April 2024, Uckfield College was awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, both as the overall judgement, and in each of the different categories that are evaluated. The Learning Plus department is housed in our incredible purpose-built accommodation, designed to develop a supportive and aspirational learning environment for our students.
We are looking to appoint an ambitious and skilled SENDCO to lead our Learning Plus department supporting our Leader of Inclusion and Strategic SENDCO, Victoria Hopkinson. The successful candidate will be someone with the drive and passion to further develop our SEND strategy and will ensure high quality provision for students with additional special educational needs, through clear and positive leadership, excellent organisation, and highly effective communication. This is a unique opportunity to drive SEND strategy, implement creative interventions, and benefit from amazing professional development that supports career growth.
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We are seeking applications from candidates who:
- Demonstrate significant experience of working in a leadership role, preferably with strong involvement in SEND.
- Exhibit a good understanding of current SEND legislation, policy, and practice, including a range of SEND needs and interventions and strategies for supporting children and young people with SEND.
- Can lead a team collaboratively, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills.
- Are passionate about inclusivity.
- Are able to build strong relationships with staff, children, and parents/carers.
- Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate high aspirations for students and themselves.
Working at Uckfield College
Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated, and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return, we offer a wealth of staff benefits including Teachers’ Pension Scheme, extensive professional development opportunities, free on-site parking, Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services and Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events.
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Completed applications can be emailed to hr@uckfield.college
Interview Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Start Date: January 2027
Applications should be returned to the College as soon as possible or at the latest by 9am on 21st September 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 30th September. We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Information
East Sussex County Council is an authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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