SEN Coordinator (SENDCO / SENCO)

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving secondary school in Southeast London is seeking an experienced and passionate SENCO for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will lead the SEN department, ensuring compliance with SEND legislation while providing high-quality support to students with special educational needs. The position offers a competitive salary on the leadership scale along with numerous perks, including professional development opportunities and a commitment to student outcomes.

Benefits

Performance & Loyalty Bonus

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Career development across a wider network

Qualifications

• QTS and preferred relevant undergraduate degree.
• National SENCO Award (or willingness to complete training).
• Proven experience in secondary school SENCO or inclusion role.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Leading the implementation of the school’s SEND policy.
• Monitoring and tracking the progress of students with SEND.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusion

SEND legislation

Staff training

Education

QTS

Relevant undergraduate degree

National SENCO Award

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29.06.2025

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Job Description:

SENCO – Full-Time, Permanent
Location: London (Inner)
Salary: £35000 – £45000 (Leadership Scale + Benefits)
Contract: Full-time | Start Date: September 2025
Advert valid: 09/05/2025 to 16/05/2025

Are you an experienced and passionate SENCO looking for a new challenge? We are recruiting a dedicated SENCO to join a thriving secondary school in Southeast London, supporting an inclusive learning environment and ensuring the highest outcomes for students with SEND.

You’ll work alongside a strong leadership team and SEN department, committed to delivering quality first teaching and targeted interventions that enable all learners to succeed.

About the Role

This is a leadership position with responsibility for:

• Ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2014)
• Leading the implementation of the school’s SEND policy
• Accurately identifying and assessing SEND needs
• Developing and embedding inclusive teaching strategies
• Delivering high-quality CPD to teaching staff
• Monitoring and tracking the progress of students with SEND
• Leading the SEND provision and maintaining the SEND profile
• Liaising with stakeholders, including parents, governors, and external agencies

What We’re Looking For

• QTS and a relevant undergraduate degree preferred
• National SENCO Award (or willingness to complete training)
• Proven experience in a secondary school SENCO or inclusion role
• Strong understanding of national curriculum priorities and SEND legislation
• Experience delivering staff training and leading on inclusion
• A commitment to improving outcomes for all students

What’s on Offer

• Leadership scale salary (Inner London)
• Performance & Loyalty Bonus
• Wellbeing Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to professional development via a leading CPD provider
• Flexible working opportunities
• Career development across a wider network

How to Apply

To apply or learn more, please contact Jared Bennett at: