SENCO | Secondary School | East London | September Start

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SENCO to join a welcoming and well-established secondary school in East London from September.

This is a full-time SENCO job position and offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious SEND professional to play a key role in shaping inclusive practice across the school. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, external agencies and families to ensure that students with special educational needs receive the highest quality support and provision.

The school is looking for a proactive and knowledgeable SENCO who combines strong organisational skills with a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people.

The SENCO Job Role

As SENCO, you will:

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school
• Manage and maintain the SEND register and student records
• Oversee EHCP reviews and annual review processes
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure appropriate support and interventions are in place
• Liaise effectively with parents, carers and external professionals
• Support staff development and promote inclusive teaching strategies across the curriculum
• Monitor student progress and contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives relating to SEND provision
• Ensure the school remains compliant with statutory SEND requirements

SENCO Job Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has previous experience working as a SENCO within a secondary school setting
• Has an excellent understanding of current SEND legislation and best practice
• Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or is willing to work towards it
• Has strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Is passionate about improving educational outcomes for students with additional needs

The East London School

This is a successful and inclusive East London secondary school with a strong commitment to supporting all learners. The school benefits from a supportive leadership team, established SEND systems and a collaborative staff culture.

Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally and play an active role in the continued improvement of the school. The SEND department is highly valued and well integrated into the wider school community.

SENCO Application

If you have the experience we are looking for, you are looking for a new opportunity from September and would like to join a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply for this SENCO Job in East London with your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.