Senco – Inclusive Secondary School In Sutton

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site staff parking

Teachers' Pension Scheme enrolment

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping an inclusive 11–18 secondary school in Sutton, Outer London, to appoint an experienced SENCO to lead the SEND department with immediate start.

The successful candidate will oversee EHCP processes, lead a team of HLTA/LSAs, and collaborate with parents and external specialists to ensure pupils with additional needs are supported and empowered to reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Recognised UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or the NPQ for SENCOs (NPQSENCO) (or currently working towards / willing to complete).
• Substantial experience in SEND coordination, statutory EHCP management, and inclusive education within a secondary environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, statutory requirements, and local funding pathways.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational capabilities.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead, monitor, and evaluate the strategic direction of SEND provision across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5.
• Oversee statutory EHCP processes, annual reviews, and SEN Support plans in full compliance with local authority procedures and national frameworks.
• Line‑manage, mentor, and deploy a team of Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).
• Provide expert advice, training, and guidance to teaching staff on adaptive teaching strategies, scaffolding, and inclusive classroom practice.
• Maintain close partnerships with parents, carers, Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and local authority SEND teams.

Skills

QTS

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Location: Sutton, Outer London

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance (Outer London Pay Scale)

Role Overview

An inclusive secondary school in Sutton is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and strategic Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead their SEND department ASAP. In this pivotal leadership position, you will oversee the strategic development and day-to-day operation of the school’s SEND policy and provision. Working in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, subject teachers, learning support staff, and external multi‑agency professionals, you will ensure that pupils with additional needs are fully supported, included, and empowered to reach their academic and personal potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, monitor, and evaluate the strategic direction of SEND provision across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5.

• Oversee statutory EHCP processes, annual reviews, and SEN Support plans in full compliance with local authority procedures and national frameworks.

• Line‑manage, mentor, and deploy a team of Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).

• Provide expert advice, training, and guidance to teaching staff on adaptive teaching strategies, scaffolding, and inclusive classroom practice.

• Maintain close partnerships with parents, carers, Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and local authority SEND teams.

Key Requirements

• Recognised UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

• National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or the NPQ for SENCOs (NPQSENCO) (or currently working towards / willing to complete).

• Substantial experience in SEND coordination, statutory EHCP management, and inclusive education within a secondary environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, statutory requirements, and local funding pathways.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational capabilities.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Dedicated, modern Learning Support Hub with excellent resources and a supportive LSA team.

• Highly collaborative leadership team committed to genuine inclusion, staff wellbeing, and professional growth.

• Convenient Sutton location with excellent transport links (National Rail and local bus routes) and free on‑site staff parking.

• Competitive Outer London pay scale, SEN allowance, and Teachers' Pension Scheme enrolment.