Job Introduction
At Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School, we believe in providing high quality, inclusive education for all learners. We are proud to hold high expectations for all learners and understand that children are individuals who learn best when they are happy, confident and engaged. In our most recent Ofsted report, June 2025 they sited…
“The school is ambitious for pupils to do their best academically. It meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils effectively. Staff think carefully about how to make every day successful for every pupil. As a result, pupils achieve well.
We are looking to appoint an effective SENCo with experience in supporting children with special educational needs to join our successful, friendly team. The successful candidate will hold leadership experience and ambitious drive to ensure that the strategic leadership of SEN continues to grow and flourish. We are a thriving, small village school with four mixed-year classes on the outskirts of Andover.
We are looking for a SENCO who:
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about teaching children, specifically with special educational needs, and preparing them for lifelong learning
- Is nurturing, patient, resilient and can uphold the school’s vision and values
- Has high expectations and a secure understanding of children’s behaviours
- Is confident and experienced in supporting children across the primary age range (Year R-6)
- Has excellent organisational and time management skills
- Has excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with parents, teachers, pupils and professionals
- Holds themselves to and models high professional standards
- Models an efficient and effective work ethic
- Is able to monitor, track and analyse progress and data to measure impact of provision and outcomes
- Holds QTS, NASENCO/NPQSEN
- Has an up-to-date understanding of statutory SEN documentation and guidance
- Is able to contribute in both a strategic and operational capacity to support teachers and work alongside the leadership team and governors.
We can offer you:
- A small, friendly school setting with a strong sense of community
- Fantastic, highly-motivated children who enjoy learning and thrive on opportunities to lead and contribute
- A welcoming, supportive, dedicated, hardworking and talented staff team
- A genuine commitment to raising standards for learning and closing the gap for SEN and/or educationally disadvantaged children
- Excellent facilities and working environment both inside and out
- Investment in your continued professional development and learning
- Full induction package, access to a range of professional training courses available to Hampshire employees
- Access to Hampshire County Council employee benefit package; including LGPS Pension Scheme, Employee Support Service with Health Assured, Kaarp Benefits and Salary Finance
Our beautiful school building and site has an excellent range of internal and external facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful and inclusive leadership team and positively impact the wider school community.
Visits to the school are very welcome, and Mrs Kelly Roach, the Headteacher is happy to show you round should you wish to visit. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school or to receive an application pack please contact the Administrative Officer, Mrs Jane Wiggs adminoffice@abbottsann.hants.sch.uk
Interviews are planned for: Thursday 20th November 2025 / Friday 21st November 2025
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
