Job Description

Contract: Part-time, permanent

Hours - 0.7FTE until 31/08/2026, then increasing to 0.8FTE on a permanent basis

Start date: 21 April 2026

Salary: 34,727-50,093 per annum full-time equivalent, dependent on experience

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0.7FTE salary 24,308-35,065 per annum

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0.8FTE salary 27,781-40,074 per annum

Please note - this is a part-time role commencing at 0.7FTE until 31 August 2026. After this, the role will increase to 0.8FTE on a permanent basis


Are you passionate about making a direct positive impact on the lives of young people? Do you have a genuine enthusiasm for everything related to Individual Needs (IN) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?


We're looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Individual Needs Coordinator to join our team!


As a key member of our Individual Needs Team (Senior School), you will work closely with the Director of Individual Needs/SENCO on the strategic development and implementation of the school's Individual Needs (IN) policy.


Your main responsibility will be to oversee the day-to-day implementation of the policy for students in KS3, supporting those with Individual Needs and SEND and enhancing their educational outcomes. While you will have teaching responsibilities for Individual Needs, both in one-on-one and group settings, you will not be assigned any subject-specific teaching duties. Your role will also involve conducting screeners and assessments to determine appropriate support for Individual Needs and to facilitate access arrangements. This position offers great fulfilment and satisfaction.


The ideal candidate will possess a PGCE or equivalent qualification, and preferably a level 7 assessment qualification or a willingness to work towards one.


We are seeking an exceptional individual who can establish rapport and empathy with students, with a genuine enthusiasm for all matters relating to IN and SEND.


If you're a self-starter who thrives on supporting others and working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:

Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks) Significant discount on school fees Subsidised childcare provided for colleagues' children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11) DC pension scheme with 0% employee contribution and 21% employer contribution plus 4x basic salary life insurance Training and CPD available including inset days Staff lunches: three courses for 2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus access to free tea, coffee and hot chocolate Access to our 24/7 GP provider, Health hero Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, Discounts for Teachers and Extras Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 100 acre site Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as staff classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work Free car parking available on site Use of the school's extensive library facility Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events

How to apply

Complete the online GSAL application form. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application. For any enquiries about the vacancy, please feel free to contact vacancies@gsal.org.uk


More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest. A tour is provided as part of the interviewing process.

The closing date for applications is: 08:00 Monday 10 November 2025

Interview date: Thursday 27th November 2025