SENCO

SENCO - SEN SCHOOL

As a SENCO are you ready to work as part of the SLT at an amazing SEN School while playing a wider role in the whole-school leadership team? Can you lead, and enhance a supportive culture that removes barriers to learning for SEN children and young adults enabling them to embrace all aspects of school life knowing you and your colleagues are there to keep them safe and inspired? If so, I would love to chat to you.

*** SENCO
*** £43,000 - £47,000
*** Permanent – September 2026
 
The Role:

As a SENCO you will be an integral part of the SLT of this amazing school where you will also take on a dual leadership role. Your primary brief is the development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision across the school, sharing inspiration and strategies to create a whole of school approach to ensuring the children and young adults you support are able to reduce barriers to learning, build confidence, gain social awareness and enjoy learning.

Part of your role will be to work with the SLT, colleagues, parents, carers and third party agencies to ensure that every connection with a child has value and impact.

You will help with direction, supporting staff, coordinating interventions, and making sure pupils with additional needs receive effective and well-planned support across the school.
 
The Candidate:

We are looking for a qualified SENCO, experienced leader with a strong understanding of inclusive practice, and the day-to-day realities of a SEN provision. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships with staff and families, and can balance whole-school life with the detail needed to make SEN support work effectively. You are confident leading others and committed to improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
 
Requirements.

SENCO and leadership experience.
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.
Career Commitment – A strong commitment to leadership, inclusion, pupil progress, and the continued success of the school. The school:
This school offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious SENCO to take on a permanent role from September 2026. You will join a setting where strong leadership, purposeful inclusion, and clear strategic direction matter. This is a role for someone who wants to influence practice across the whole school while ensuring SEN provision is well led, well organised, and centred around pupil progress.
 
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.

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