SENCO

Nicholas Chamberlaine School; Brighton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Chamberlaine School is seeking a committed SENDCo to strengthens inclusive practice and ensure every student, regardless of need, can thrive. You will be visible across the school, supporting colleagues, students and families with clarity, care and high expectations.

As SENDCo, you will work with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver robust SEND provision, driving high-quality teaching and effective systems across departments, and developing staff to meet ambitious outcomes for

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students with SEND is essential.
• A strong understanding of inclusive classroom practice.
• The ability to work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies.
• A commitment to high expectations and improving outcomes for vulnerable students.
• The SENDCo qualification, although desirable, is not essential; however, experience of working with students with SEND is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day organisation of SEND provision, ensuring that systems are implemented consistently and effectively across departments.
• Work with teachers to ensure high-quality adaptive teaching, translating SEND strategies into impactful classroom practice.
• Develop and deploy Teaching Assistants, supporting high expectations and effective practice.
• Collaborate with pastoral teams, families, and external agencies to ensure coordinated and effective support for students.
• Champion inclusion by promoting a culture where every student is known, supported, and challenged.

Skills

SENDCo experience

Inclusive practice

Collaborative working

High expectations

Vulnerable learners

Education

SENDCo qualification desirable

Job description

Nicholas Chamberlaine School is seeking a committed and highly effective SENDCo to play a key role in strengthening our inclusive practice and ensuring that every student, regardless of need, can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner who combines strong SEND expertise with the drive to make a tangible difference to students’ outcomes. You will be a visible and credible presence across the school, supporting colleagues, students, and families with clarity, care, and high expectations.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the SENDCo will support the strategic and operational delivery of SEND provision across the school.

You will play a central role in ensuring that systems are robust, provision is high quality, and that all students with SEND are supported to achieve their full potential.

Provide Confident Support and Leadership

Support the day-to-day organisation of SEND provision, ensuring that systems are implemented consistently and effectively across departments.

Strengthen Teaching and Learning

Work with teachers to ensure high-quality adaptive teaching, translating SEND strategies into impactful classroom practice.

Develop and Support Staff

Contribute to the development and deployment of Teaching Assistants, supporting high expectations and effective practice.

Collaborate with Purpose

Work closely with pastoral teams, subject leaders, families, and external agencies to ensure coordinated and effective support for students.

Champion Inclusion

Promote a culture where every student is known, supported, and challenged, modelling an unwavering belief in their potential.

Our Context

Nicholas Chamberlaine School is part of the Griffin Schools Trust and is committed to providing an inclusive education rooted in strong relationships and high expectations.

We are focused on ensuring that all students, particularly those who are disadvantaged or have additional needs, are supported to succeed through high-quality teaching, clear systems, and targeted intervention. The SENDCo will play a vital role in driving this work forward.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working with students with SEND is essential
• A strong understanding of inclusive classroom practice
• The ability to work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies
• A commitment to high expectations and improving outcomes for vulnerable students

The SENDCo qualification, although desirable, is not essential; however, experience of working with students with SEND is essential.Full support will be provided to achieve the National Award for SEN Coordination.

In Return, We Offer:

• A strong and supportive school community with a clear moral purpose
• A leadership team committed to professional growth and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen SEND provision across the school
• Full support to achieve the SENDCo qualification

We are looking for someone who notices the students who need us most, who is relentless in improving provision, and who ensures that no student is overlooked.

This role would suit a practitioner who combines ambition with compassion and is ready to contribute meaningfully to whole-school improvement.

Applications should be received no later than Friday 20 November 2026 by 9.00am.