Lead SENDCO for Secondary | Coaching & PLPs

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. seeks a qualified SENDCO to join a Greenwich secondary school on a full-time basis.

You will coordinate support for pupils with SEND, develop the school's SEND Policy, and work with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure high quality provision.

The role sits within a growing Academy Trust and offers opportunities for professional development within a diverse community. You will lead PLPs, prepare EHCPs, and organise staff training.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and SENCO qualification.
• Experience coordinating SEND provision in a secondary school.
• Able to coach and mentor others effectively and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, organisation and the ability to prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all SEND support across the school.
• Develop and implement the SEND Policy to ensure consistent high-quality responses.
• Maintain accurate SEND records and pupil progress/update systems.
• Provide specialist support for teachers and support staff.
• Collaborate with parents, outside agencies and therapies (e.g. SALT, Educational Psychologists).
• Lead in planning and writing Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) with targets for pupils.
• Prepare Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Organise training for staff to meet pupils' needs.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SENCO qualification

Job description

Philosophy Education, Ltd. seeks a qualified SENDCO to join a Greenwich secondary school on a full-time basis.

You will coordinate support for pupils with SEND, develop the school's SEND Policy, and work with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure high quality provision.

The role sits within a growing Academy Trust and offers opportunities for professional development within a diverse community. You will lead PLPs, prepare EHCPs, and organise staff training.