(Y)Our Opportunity
The Mill Primary Academy is at a pivotal point in its journey. We are looking for an ambitious, data-driven, and highly skilled SENCO to join our Senior Leadership Team. You will be a skillful instructional leader-well able to teach alongside teachers in classrooms to model how to get the best for their children and you will model inclusivity highly effectively. This is not just a coordination role; it is a transformational leadership position. You will have the mandate and the support to refine our systems, sharpen our evaluations, and ensure that every pupil—regardless of their starting point—achieves excellence.
Please note this vacancy will close at midday on 03/06/2026
The ideal SENCO will be someone who:
- Proven experience in school improvement; ability to hold staff to account while offering high-quality support.
- The ability to translate complex pupil data into clear, actionable reports for Trustees and Governors.
- Deep understanding of how to adapt the National Curriculum for various high-incidence needs without lowering expectations.
- A strong grasp of Early Years pedagogy, specifically in early literacy and numeracy development.
- Highly effective at communicating with parents and external agencies to ensure the "Graduated Approach" is robust.
- Can monitor teaching quality and pupil achievement
- Is able to undertake day to day coordination of SEN pupil's provisions through close liaison with staff, parents and external agencies
- Is a great communicator, developing positive relationships with young children and adults
- Is committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
- Is passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as SENCO we can offer you:
- Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
- Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
- A comprehensive induction programme
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
- The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
- Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
- Free eye tests
- Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
About The Mill Primary Academy
We are a successful, aspirational and vibrant school. We have high expectations and a track record of not only academic success but also an excellent offer for personal development and wellbeing for our pupils. We recognise that the educational landscape continues to change, and more so than ever, we must be agile and strategic in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse community of learners. The current headteacher is reshaping the roles of leadership within the school in order to build on the already numerous successes of the school, whilst meeting the demands of achieving a successful inclusion strategy.
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
