SENCO

Unity Education Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)

Cash Plan

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Unity Education Limited’s partner secondary school in Haringey is seeking an experienced SENDCO for a full-time, permanent role starting January 2027, with a temporary October start for immediate candidates. The role leads SEND provision across the school and collaborates with staff, parents and external agencies to support pupil wellbeing and inclusion.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, have SENDCO/NASENCO experience, strong knowledge of SEND legislation, and excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience leading SEND provision in a secondary setting is required.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation and provision is important.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school.
• Work closely with teachers, leaders, parents and external agencies.
• Support pupil progress, inclusion and wellbeing for SEND pupils.
• Contribute to strategic development of the school's SEND provision.

Skills

QTS

SENDCO experience

Secondary school experience

SEND legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SENDCO/NASENCO qualification

Job description

SENDCO Required in Haringey – January Start

£63,709 - £69,278 | Leadership Scale 1–5 (Inner London)

Are you an experienced and committed SENDCO looking for a new opportunity in a supportive secondary school?

A secondary school in Haringey is looking to appoint a dedicated SENDCO to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis from January 2027.

The start date is negotiable for the right candidate, with the opportunity to start on a temporary basis from October 2026 for candidates who are available immediately.

The Role:

• Full-time, permanent SENDCO position
• January 2027 start, with an earlier start negotiable
• Temporary opportunity available from October for immediate candidates
• Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school
• Working closely with teachers, senior leaders, parents/carers and external agencies
• Supporting the progress, inclusion and wellbeing of pupils with SEND
• Contributing to the strategic development of the school's SEND provision

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Relevant SENDCO/NASENCO experience or qualification
• Experience working within a secondary school setting
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and provision
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs

Salary & Benefits:

• Leadership Scale 1–5 (Inner London): £63,709–£69,278
• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Cash Plan
• Additional employee benefits