Job Description

Hours of work: 6.5 hours per week


Working pattern: Part-time


(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)


Closing date: Friday 24 October 2025




Please note, we do not accept CVs.



Hankham Primary School is a small village style school, currently with 120 pupils on roll, in the idyllic hamlet of Hankham, which lies between Eastbourne and Hailsham. Visitors to our school regularly comment on its beautiful setting.


Our pupils are caring and well behaved. Our staff team is small and supportive of each other, and of the school's values. Being a small school allows us to really get to know our pupils and the school has a "family feel".


We are looking to appoint an experienced SENCo to start in January 2026, working one day per week. We can be flexible about the day and hours so this could be worked as one full day, or two mornings for example.



We are looking for someone who:


can play a key role by ensuring that all pupils with additional needs achieve to the best of their ability will contribute to and implement strategic plans for the provision of pupils with EHCPs can provide guidance and support that ensures high quality teaching, and effective use of support and resources will professionally liaise with outside agencies/specialists to help achieve the best outcomes for pupils

The successful candidate will have:


Qualified Teacher Status National Award for SEN Coordination Experience of working in a SENCo role Clear knowledge and experience in all issues relating to the safeguarding of children

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to know more about the role please feel free to contact us for an informal discussion finance@hankham.e-sussex.sch.uk


Please find application form and job description . Completed applications forms should be send here: finance@hankham.e-sussex.sch.uk


The interview process will commence on 8th September 2025. We will consider each application upon receipt and interview accordingly. We will be accepting applicants throughout the interview process until 24th October 2025. The role will be open until filled. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.