SENCO — Lead SEND Strategy & Inclusion in North London

Principal Education; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Education's North London secondary school is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead and develop SEND provision in line with legislation, ensuring high-quality support for students with additional needs.

You will work with the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, families and external agencies to oversee EHCP processes, monitor progress and promote an inclusive culture across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience as SENCO or significant SEND leadership in a secondary school.
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation.
• Willingness to complete NASENCO where required.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with focus on individual needs of students.
• Able to work with parents, Local Authorities and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school's SEND provision in line with legislation and best practice.
• Oversee identification, assessment and monitoring of students with additional needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure differentiation and reasonable adjustments.
• Coordinate EHCP processes, annual reviews and liaison with the Local Authority.
• Manage and support the SEND team, including teaching assistants.
• Work with parents, carers and external agencies to secure outcomes.
• Monitor progress, attainment and wellbeing of students with SEND.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and staff training around SEND.
• Promote an inclusive culture where every student is supported.

Skills

SEN leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Staff development

Education

NASENCO qualification

Job description

Principal Education's North London secondary school is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead and develop SEND provision in line with legislation, ensuring high-quality support for students with additional needs.

You will work with the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, families and external agencies to oversee EHCP processes, monitor progress and promote an inclusive culture across the school.