We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable teacher to take on this maternity-cover role, which combines the responsibilities of a SENCo with 50% teaching cover. The successful candidate will lead on supporting pupils with special educational needs, working closely with staff, families, and external professionals to ensure inclusive, effective provision across the school. Alongside SENDCo duties, the post holder will teach for up to half of the week, delivering high-quality, engaging lessons and contributing to the wider life of the school. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed practitioner to make a meaningful impact while developing both leadership and classroom experience.

Highfield South Farnham is part of South Farnham Educational Trust which is a multi-academy trust which currently consists of eleven schools. We also have an associate member of the Trust - St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School. Our thriving School Centred Initial Teacher Training establishment (SCITT) is an outstanding, innovative, well-established and highly respected provider of Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Training. It has over 100 trainees and from September 2021 South Farnham School was awarded Teaching School Hub status.

Highfield South Farnham School is a two-form entry primary school with a Nursery, catering for children from three years. Since working with the Trust it has become an ‘Outstanding’ school with a rapidly growing reputation for high-quality provision.

South Farnham Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible and you are welcome to arrange a visit to meet the team.