SENCO (Secondary) - Secondary School | Redbridge

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd on behalf of an outstanding secondary school in Redbridge, Outer London, seeks a qualified SENCO from January 2027. The role leads SEND provision and manages EHCPs, with a teaching timetable in place to continue classroom impact.

You will be an NASENCO holder with QTS and a track record in secondary education, contributing to inclusion, outcomes, and staff development within a high-achievement environment.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Hold a recognised secondary teaching qualification.
• Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO).
• Have successful teaching experience within a secondary school setting.
• Possess a strong understanding of SEND legislation and best practice.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Have a passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the school's SEND strategy and provision.
• Managing EHCPs, annual reviews and SEND support plans.
• Monitoring progress and outcomes for students with SEND.
• Working closely with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Supporting, training and developing teaching and support staff.
• Ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements.
• Line managing SEND support staff and intervention programmes.
• Contributing to whole-school inclusion and pastoral initiatives.
• Analysing data to identify trends and improve student outcomes.
• Maintaining a teaching timetable while leading SEND provision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

SEND knowledge

Education

NASENCO

QTS

Secondary teaching qualification

Job description

SENCO (Secondary) - Outstanding Secondary School | Redbridge, Outer London

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Permanent | January 2027 Start Outer London Pay Scale: M1-M6 £39,196 - £52,241 | UPS1-UPS3 £54,047 - £58,120 + TLR2c (£8,279)

Are you a qualified SENCO looking to join a thriving and highly successful secondary school?

Are you an ambitious secondary teacher with the NASENCO qualification ready to take on your first SENCO position, or an experienced SENCO seeking a new challenge within an outstanding school environment?

An exceptional secondary school in the London Borough of Redbridge is seeking to appoint an outstanding SENCO from January 2027. This permanent opportunity offers the chance to lead a well-established SEND provision within a school renowned for its high academic standards, inclusive ethos, excellent behaviour and strong commitment to staff development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where inclusion is central to its vision and where SEND students are fully supported to achieve outstanding outcomes both academically and personally.

The School

This ambitious and oversubscribed secondary school has built an excellent reputation across East London for delivering exceptional outcomes whilst maintaining a strong focus on student wellbeing and inclusion.

Students are well-motivated, respectful and eager to learn, whilst staff benefit from outstanding leadership, excellent CPD opportunities and a genuinely supportive working environment.

The successful candidate will become part of a high-performing leadership team committed to ensuring every student receives the support, challenge and opportunities needed to succeed.

The Role

As SENCO, you will take strategic and operational responsibility for SEND provision across the school, ensuring all students with additional needs receive the highest quality support and intervention.

The role will involve:

• Leading and developing the school's SEND strategy and provision.
• Managing EHCPs, annual reviews and SEND support plans.
• Monitoring progress and outcomes for students with SEND.
• Working closely with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Supporting, training and developing teaching and support staff.
• Ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements.
• Line managing SEND support staff and intervention programmes.
• Contributing to whole-school inclusion and pastoral initiatives.
• Analysing data to identify trends and improve student outcomes.

In addition to your SENCO responsibilities, you will also maintain a teaching timetable, allowing you to continue impacting students directly in the classroom whilst leading SEND provision across the school.

Person Specification

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Hold a recognised secondary teaching qualification.
• Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO).
• Have successful teaching experience within a secondary school setting.
• Possess a strong understanding of SEND legislation and best practice.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Have a passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Applications are particularly welcomed from:

• Experienced secondary teachers who have completed their NASENCO qualification and are ready to secure their first SENCO role.
• SEND