Last Updated: 11 Nov 2026
Application
2. Application
The application window for the untrained SEN Officer position in the first half of 2027 is as follows:
25 January to 7 February 2027
- Interview: by March 2027
- Start work/compulsory school stint: August 2027
The timelines above are only indicative. We will update at the earliest opportunity if there is new information.
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You can submit your complete application via Careers@Gov during the application window.
What you need to know
In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview.
Following your interview, our recruitment team will carefully evaluate all interviewed candidates. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after your interview, your application is still being actively considered.
You may check the status of your application periodically via Careers@Gov.