Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (Uckfield College)

Hours of work: Full time teachers hours.
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026, 9am

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:  [email protected]
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.

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 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.

Completed applications can be emailed to [email protected]

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.

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.