Job Introduction
Director of SEND
Start Date: April 2026
Pay: Leadership Scale L7-11 £60,145 - £66,368
Hours: Full time
Closing Date: Monday 23rd February
Interview Date: Thursday 26th February
We have a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our SEND department as a Director of SEND. You will be a part of our vibrant and flourishing school community, where a love for learning and positive relationships extends beyond the classroom and into the life of the school.
Recruiting, developing, and retaining great staff is at the centre of realising our mission; investing in our people is therefore at the core of our vision for success. We recruit on character; we minimise distractions from our purpose (teaching, learning and pastoral care); and we focus on investing in you and your professional growth so you become the very best you can be.
To view the full job description and person specification attached to this role, please visit the school website. Teachers of all career stages are welcomed to apply.
Why Kings’?
Kings’ is an exciting and rewarding place to be. Our pupils are keen to learn and succeed, and consistently show appreciation for their teachers’ support and dedication. Our teaching and support staff are committed and hardworking, all firmly believing that we should help pupils be their best. Whether colleague or pupil, all members of the Kings’ community live our values and collective morale is high.
Working at Kings’ in Winchester, you will:
- Benefit from a supportive, encouraging culture of professional growth and autonomy.
- Be part of our friendly, welcoming team – you join our Kings’ family, who live by our motto, Una Laborantes (Working together).
- Feel valued and recognised for your contributions, whilst being actively encouraged and supported in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Receive a laptop that comes with continual support from our effective and dedicated in-house IT Support Team.
- Park on site, in a secure, accessible car park, equipped with EV charging spaces
- Work in well-resourced departments, with access to a high-quality library for professional development.
- Feel the benefits of working in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, on a large campus surrounded by greenery and open spaces.
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7/365 phone advice and counselling.
- Newly refurbished free staff gym and swimming sessions.
To see what current staff say about working at Kings’ and learn more about our dedication to wellbeing and staff voice, visit our website.
How to apply
Download and complete an application form, then email a copy to recruit@kings-winchester.hants.sch.uk by the stated closing date. Please note, we can only accept CVs with an accompanying application form and we are not able to support with sponsorship for this role.
