SENCO & Inclusive Education Lead – 2 Days Teaching

St Michael's Catholic School; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael's Catholic School is seeking a SENCO to provide strategic development of SEND policy and ensure high-quality provision for pupils with SEND across the school. The role includes leading safeguarding, coordinating support for pupils, and liaising with external professionals to secure services and maintain effective inclusion.

The post involves academic leadership, accountability for pupil progress, and contributing to the school improvement plan while promoting an inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience developing SEN policy aligned with school ethos.
• Ability to lead school-wide SEN strategy and improve provision.
• Experience in using assessment data to inform SEN decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic development of SEN policy and provision across the school.
• Maintain SEND and CLA registers and provision maps; guide colleagues on SEND teaching.
• Manage budget and resources to meet SEND needs, including staff deployment.
• Coordinate external agencies and be a point of contact for parents and carers.
• Lead intervention groups for SEND pupils and evaluate effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other SENCOs within the Trust to share best practice.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Strategic planning

Staff development

Job description

St Michael's Catholic School is seeking a SENCO to provide strategic development of SEND policy and ensure high-quality provision for pupils with SEND across the school. The role includes leading safeguarding, coordinating support for pupils, and liaising with external professionals to secure services and maintain effective inclusion.

The post involves academic leadership, accountability for pupil progress, and contributing to the school improvement plan while promoting an inclusive culture