Regional SENDCo (GLF Trust Team)

William Morris Primary School; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused education provider in the UK is looking for a Regional SENDCo to provide support across 24 schools until August 2026. This role offers the chance to work with a multi-disciplinary team, coach and mentor SENDCos, and contribute to strategic SEND development. Candidates should have SENDCo qualifications and a strong understanding of SEND legislation. Flexible working options and a positive employment offer with generous holidays are included. Ideal for those passionate about inclusive education.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work-life balance policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience as a SENDCo in primary and secondary settings is desirable.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and inclusive practice.
• Ability to coach and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support across 24 schools.
• Coach and mentor SENDCos and school teams.
• Develop transition programmes for pupils.

Skills

Collaboration

Coaching

Understanding of SEND legislation

Flexibility to travel

Education

Qualified SENDCo status

Level 7 Exam Access Arrangements qualification

Job description

Please note this is a REGIONAL ROLE working for the GLF Trust Team.

Are you an experienced SENDCo with a passion for inclusive high-quality teaching? Do you thrive on supporting colleagues and driving best practice across schools? If so this exciting opportunity could be perfect for you.

Your Opportunity

GLF Schools is seeking a Regional SENDCo on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026 to provide targeted support across 24 schools within our Oxfordshire and Wokingham region. This role is ideal for someone who wants to broaden their experience beyond a single school setting and make a real impact on SEND provision.

What makes this role unique

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Speech and Language Leads, Enhanced Provisions Lead and Behaviour & Belonging Lead.
• Coach and mentor SENDCos and school teams to strengthen inclusive practice.
• Enjoy a workable weekly schedule combining on-site support with the option for some remote working.
• Gain experience in a school support role while contributing to strategic SEND development.

We are seeking an adaptable SENDCO ideally with experience in both primary and secondary settings. A Level 7 Exam Access Arrangements testing qualification is highly desirable for supporting our secondary schools in particular though strong primary specialists are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will also play a key role in shaping and developing our transition programmes both at key phase transfer points and for in‑year admissions ensuring that every pupil experiences a smooth well‑supported journey into and through our schools.

We are open to considering part time / job shares.

What we are looking for

• A qualified and experienced SENDCo with a strong understanding of SEND legislation and best practice.
• Someone passionate about collaboration, coaching and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Flexibility to travel across schools in the region (Reading to Banbury) with mileage reimbursed (own transport is essential).

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils.
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness.
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 local authority areas across the south of England.
• We work as a community while ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity.
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education.

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.

• Access to our highly competitive Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working options.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Work‑life and family‑friendly policies.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to a staff benefits portal.
• Community and collaboration working model.

The Details

Start date: January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Contract type: Full or part time fixed term until 31st August 2026.

Pay: MPR / UPR plus SEN Allowance.

Advert Closing date: 15th December 9am.

Interview date: 18th December.