*** SENCo
*** £43,607 - £47,338
*** Permanent – September 2026
*** Superb school based in Gloucester
*** Support the strategic development of special educational needs
The Role:
Lead and coordinate the school’s SEND provision, taking responsibility for strategic development, intervention planning, staff guidance, and ensuring pupils with additional needs are supported effectively across the school. You will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, parents, and external professionals to make sure provision is purposeful, well organised, and centred around pupil progress.
The Candidate:
You are an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner with a strong understanding of SEND, inclusion, and effective school-based support. You communicate clearly, build strong working relationships, and can balance strategic oversight with the day-to-day detail needed to make provision work. You are committed to improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs and confident supporting staff to deliver high-quality inclusive practice.
Requirements
SEND Leadership – Proven experience supporting or leading SEND provision within a school setting.
Strategic Understanding – The ability to contribute to whole-school SEND planning, intervention, and inclusive practice.
Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication with staff, parents, external agencies, and wider stakeholders.
Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
Professional Commitment – A strong commitment to inclusion, pupil progress, and the continued development of SEND provision.
The School:
This superb school in Gloucester offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced SENCo to take on a key permanent role from September 2026. You will join a setting with strong leadership, clear ambition, and the opportunity to shape SEND provision in a meaningful way. This is a role for someone who wants to influence practice across the school, support staff development, and play a central role in improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
How to Apply
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this SENCo role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.
Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days
Salary description
£43607.00 - £47338.00 per year