SEN Coordinator (SENDCO / SENCO) - secondary school
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 July 2025 |
| Location: | Eltham, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 182368 |
Summary
SENCO - Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Inner London
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 (Leadership Scale + Benefits)
Start Date: September 2025
Lead Inclusion. Inspire Progress. Champion Every Learner.
We're looking for an experienced and passionate SENCO to join a vibrant and inclusive secondary school community in Southeast London. If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a meaningful impact, this could be your ideal role.
In this full-time, permanent position, you'll lead on all aspects of SEND provision-working closely with the leadership team, teaching staff, and external partners to create an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.
As SENCO, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic development of SEND provision, including:
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Leading the school's SEND policy and ensuring full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2014)
Leading the school's SEND policy and ensuring full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2014)
-
Identifying, assessing, and reviewing SEND needs across the school
Identifying, assessing, and reviewing SEND needs across the school
-
Embedding inclusive classroom practices through coaching and CPD
Embedding inclusive classroom practices through coaching and CPD
-
Tracking pupil progress and adjusting support strategies as needed
Tracking pupil progress and adjusting support strategies as needed
-
Collaborating with staff, parents, external professionals, and governors
Collaborating with staff, parents, external professionals, and governors
-
Contributing to whole-school leadership with a clear focus on student outcomes and inclusion
Contributing to whole-school leadership with a clear focus on student outcomes and inclusion
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QTS and an undergraduate degree (preferred)
QTS and an undergraduate degree (preferred)
-
National SENCO Award or a willingness to work towards it
National SENCO Award or a willingness to work towards it
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Proven leadership in a secondary school SENCO or Inclusion role
Proven leadership in a secondary school SENCO or Inclusion role
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In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and national curriculum expectations
In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and national curriculum expectations
-
Strong communication and mentoring skills
Strong communication and mentoring skills
-
A commitment to raising outcomes and removing barriers to learning
A commitment to raising outcomes and removing barriers to learning
-
Competitive leadership scale salary (Inner London weighting)
Competitive leadership scale salary (Inner London weighting)
-
Performance & loyalty bonus
Performance & loyalty bonus
-
Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
-
Employee wellbeing cash plan and assistance programme
Employee wellbeing cash plan and assistance programme
-
Access to high-quality CPD and leadership development
Access to high-quality CPD and leadership development
-
Flexible working opportunities
Flexible working opportunities
-
Career progression within a wider trust network
Career progression within a wider trust network
Join a School Where Inclusion Is a Priority, Not a Buzzword.
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to lead with purpose, we'd love to hear from you!
Please upload your CV below or get in touch to learn more about this opportunity.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
Location: Inner London
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 (Leadership Scale + Benefits)
Start Date: September 2025
Lead Inclusion. Inspire Progress. Champion Every Learner.
We're looking for an experienced and passionate SENCO to join a vibrant and inclusive secondary school community in Southeast London. If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a meaningful impact, this could be your ideal role.
In this full-time, permanent position, you'll lead on all aspects of SEND provision-working closely with the leadership team, teaching staff, and external partners to create an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.
As SENCO, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic development of SEND provision, including:
-
Leading the school's SEND policy and ensuring full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2014)
Leading the school's SEND policy and ensuring full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2014)
-
Identifying, assessing, and reviewing SEND needs across the school
Identifying, assessing, and reviewing SEND needs across the school
-
Embedding inclusive classroom practices through coaching and CPD
Embedding inclusive classroom practices through coaching and CPD
-
Tracking pupil progress and adjusting support strategies as needed
Tracking pupil progress and adjusting support strategies as needed
-
Collaborating with staff, parents, external professionals, and governors
Collaborating with staff, parents, external professionals, and governors
-
Contributing to whole-school leadership with a clear focus on student outcomes and inclusion
Contributing to whole-school leadership with a clear focus on student outcomes and inclusion
-
QTS and an undergraduate degree (preferred)
QTS and an undergraduate degree (preferred)
-
National SENCO Award or a willingness to work towards it
National SENCO Award or a willingness to work towards it
-
Proven leadership in a secondary school SENCO or Inclusion role
Proven leadership in a secondary school SENCO or Inclusion role
-
In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and national curriculum expectations
In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and national curriculum expectations
-
Strong communication and mentoring skills
Strong communication and mentoring skills
-
A commitment to raising outcomes and removing barriers to learning
A commitment to raising outcomes and removing barriers to learning
-
Competitive leadership scale salary (Inner London weighting)
Competitive leadership scale salary (Inner London weighting)
-
Performance & loyalty bonus
Performance & loyalty bonus
-
Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
-
Employee wellbeing cash plan and assistance programme
Employee wellbeing cash plan and assistance programme
-
Access to high-quality CPD and leadership development
Access to high-quality CPD and leadership development
-
Flexible working opportunities
Flexible working opportunities
-
Career progression within a wider trust network
Career progression within a wider trust network
Join a School Where Inclusion Is a Priority, Not a Buzzword.
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to lead with purpose, we'd love to hear from you!
Please upload your CV below or get in touch to learn more about this opportunity.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.