Senco

City of London Academies Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced SENCO to join their SEND department by Easter 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching up to KS4 and preferably KS5 in subjects like Business, English, and Mathematics. Strong behaviour management, organisational, and communication skills are essential for this role. The institution values diversity and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching up to KS4.
• Ability to teach up to KS5 in subjects like Business, English, Mathematics, Economics, or History.
• Fluent spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with special educational needs.
• Liaise with staff, students, and parents.
• Develop and implement strategies for behaviour management.

Skills

Behaviour management

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Position

City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint a SENCO for Easter 2026. You will be an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge within the SEND department.

Qualifications

You will be an experienced and outstanding teacher or a new teacher starting your teaching career. You must have experience teaching up to KS4. It is highly advantageous if you can teach any of the following subjects: Business, English, Mathematics (up to KS5), Economics (up to KS5) or History (up to KS5). You will have great behaviour management strategies and you will also have excellent organisation and communication skills to liaise with students, staff, parents and external organisations. If you can teach other subjects please highlight this in your application. The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Company Information

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.

About COLAT

COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student. COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south, and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

About City of London Academy Highgate Hill

City of London Academy Highgate Hill, opened as a mixed, all-ability, non-denominational academy in September 2017, is housed in a lovely building with excellent facilities for students, staff and the community. With the support of our enthusiastic students, diligent staff, supportive parents and cohesive governing body, we strive to provide a calm and purposeful learning environment underpinned by high expectations. City of London Academy Highgate Hill is based in the heart of an evolving community in Islington, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.