SENCO
| Posting date: | 24 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,870.00 to £56,154.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | SE13 7HB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JobsinED Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SENCO-251224-8155 |
Summary
SENCO – Transformative Leadership in an Ambitious Lewisham School
Are you ready to drive extraordinary change as the SENCO in a thriving Lewisham school? This is an unrivalled opportunity to join an innovative, student-centred environment where your expertise and vision will empower every learner, especially those with additional needs. We’re looking for a dynamic SENCO to become a catalyst for high achievement—an educator with the energy and insight to shape the future for vulnerable students and raise whole-school standards.
As SENCO, you will be at the heart of a vibrant, purpose-driven school with robust values and an outstanding commitment to development—yours as well as your pupils’. Here, you’ll develop advanced leadership skills, spearhead inclusive practice, and work with an exceptional team sharing your relentless pursuit of educational excellence. Our culture is ambitious but supportive, offering unparalleled professional growth and student impact.
Key Highlights:
• SENCO position: Pivotal, senior, and leadership-focused
• Outer London MPS/UPS: £37,870 • £56,154 per year
• Based in Lewisham: Excellent transport, buzzing local community
• Ofsted: Recent inspection rated ‘Good to Outstanding’—ambitious for more
• Extensive CPD: Bespoke pathways including NASENCO and leadership progression
• Ideal for: UK-trained SEN specialists, outstanding teachers with QTS, or experienced SEND leaders
• Cutting-edge facilities: Dedicated Inclusion Hub, multi-agency collaboration spaces
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading and evolving a whole-school SEND provision to drive tangible impact
• Creating and monitoring strategic EHCPs, ensuring effective support for every learner
• Coaching, inspiring, and developing class teachers and support staff on inclusive best practice
• Liaising with parents, carers, and external agencies to secure wraparound support
• Using assessment data and research to inform personalised interventions
• Developing rich, student-focused support through innovative resources
Ideal SENCO for this Lewisham School:
• UK-trained teacher with QTS and specialist SEND knowledge
• Exceptional communicator who builds partnerships across the school and beyond
• Proven track record of raising outcomes for pupils with additional needs
• Holds, or is willing to achieve, the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
• Informed by outstanding references and the highest professional standards
• Ambitious, proactive, resilient, and passionate about true inclusion
Why Join This Lewisham School?:
• Bold, inclusive vision: Every child is championed and supported
• Forward-thinking SLT: Invested in wellbeing and staff development
• Outstanding CPD: Accelerate your leadership career
• Highly supportive SEN Governor and proactive parental community
• Stimulating, well-equipped learning spaces and SEND resources
• Culture of collaboration, innovation, and aspiration at every level
This is your moment to elevate inclusion as a SENCO at one of Lewisham’s most ambitious schools. Make your mark, inspire colleagues, and drive real change for learners who need it most. Visits and interviews are being arranged promptly—unlock your next chapter and apply today!
Are you ready to drive extraordinary change as the SENCO in a thriving Lewisham school? This is an unrivalled opportunity to join an innovative, student-centred environment where your expertise and vision will empower every learner, especially those with additional needs. We’re looking for a dynamic SENCO to become a catalyst for high achievement—an educator with the energy and insight to shape the future for vulnerable students and raise whole-school standards.
As SENCO, you will be at the heart of a vibrant, purpose-driven school with robust values and an outstanding commitment to development—yours as well as your pupils’. Here, you’ll develop advanced leadership skills, spearhead inclusive practice, and work with an exceptional team sharing your relentless pursuit of educational excellence. Our culture is ambitious but supportive, offering unparalleled professional growth and student impact.
Key Highlights:
• SENCO position: Pivotal, senior, and leadership-focused
• Outer London MPS/UPS: £37,870 • £56,154 per year
• Based in Lewisham: Excellent transport, buzzing local community
• Ofsted: Recent inspection rated ‘Good to Outstanding’—ambitious for more
• Extensive CPD: Bespoke pathways including NASENCO and leadership progression
• Ideal for: UK-trained SEN specialists, outstanding teachers with QTS, or experienced SEND leaders
• Cutting-edge facilities: Dedicated Inclusion Hub, multi-agency collaboration spaces
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading and evolving a whole-school SEND provision to drive tangible impact
• Creating and monitoring strategic EHCPs, ensuring effective support for every learner
• Coaching, inspiring, and developing class teachers and support staff on inclusive best practice
• Liaising with parents, carers, and external agencies to secure wraparound support
• Using assessment data and research to inform personalised interventions
• Developing rich, student-focused support through innovative resources
Ideal SENCO for this Lewisham School:
• UK-trained teacher with QTS and specialist SEND knowledge
• Exceptional communicator who builds partnerships across the school and beyond
• Proven track record of raising outcomes for pupils with additional needs
• Holds, or is willing to achieve, the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
• Informed by outstanding references and the highest professional standards
• Ambitious, proactive, resilient, and passionate about true inclusion
Why Join This Lewisham School?:
• Bold, inclusive vision: Every child is championed and supported
• Forward-thinking SLT: Invested in wellbeing and staff development
• Outstanding CPD: Accelerate your leadership career
• Highly supportive SEN Governor and proactive parental community
• Stimulating, well-equipped learning spaces and SEND resources
• Culture of collaboration, innovation, and aspiration at every level
This is your moment to elevate inclusion as a SENCO at one of Lewisham’s most ambitious schools. Make your mark, inspire colleagues, and drive real change for learners who need it most. Visits and interviews are being arranged promptly—unlock your next chapter and apply today!