SENCO - Special Needs Educational Co-ordinator. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable teaching agency is seeking a SENCO to join a supportive team at a secondary school in Tower Hamlets, East London. The role is full-time, starting in September 2025 and lasting for two terms until July 2026. Candidates must have QTS or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years experience in the UK as a SENCO, along with up-to-date safeguarding training.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years experience in UK as a SENCO.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the SEN department.
• Teach Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 subjects.
• Coordinate CPD throughout the year.

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE - SENCO - Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

About the school: Prospero Teaching is looking for a SENCO for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Tower Hamlets, East London. The school is a medium size mainstream secondary with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and provides CPD throughout the year. The 6th form is available, but most of the timetable for this role will be Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers; depending on performance, the school would consider extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract Details

• Location - Tower Hamlets, East London
• Position - SENCO - KS4 (Teaching involved)
• Type of work - KS3/KS4 Class Teacher
• Contract or position start date - September 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration - 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2026
• Contract end date (if applicable) - TBC
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Paid to Scale
• Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience in UK as a SENCO
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

To be Eligible for this Role through Prospero Teaching

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

Other

• If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
• Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management; In-house Training and Development Team