SENDCO

Academics Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Buckinghamshire is seeking a dynamic SENDCO to join a supportive secondary school from January 2027. You will lead the strategic development of SEND provision, drive achievements and work with external agencies and specialists to deliver tangible impact.

The successful candidate will oversee SEND support, lead a team of around 30 staff in Learning Support, and drive CPD while ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and safeguarding best practice.

Qualifications

• Experience as SENDCO or equivalent leadership in SEND provision.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and safeguarding requirements.
• Proven ability to raise achievement for vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of SEND provision and student support.
• Collaborate with external agencies, educational psychologists and specialists.
• Lead CPD for the SEND department and monitor interventions.
• Manage alternative provision, EAL delivery and exams access.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

SENDCO expertise

Interventions

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

SENDCO qualification (or NPQ SEND)

Job description

Academics are working with a lovely and supportive secondary school based in Buckinghamshire.

They wish to appoint from January 2027, an exceptional, ambitious, dynamic SENDCO who will play a leading role in delivering the strategic development of the Academy's SEND provision.

SENDCO

September start

Good OFSTED Report

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

The successful applicant will oversee all aspects of support for students with SEND by working with external agencies, specialist teachers, educational psychologists, SALT etc. with the aim of raising student achievement. They will also be responsible for overseeing alternative provision, EAL delivery, exams access and lead on CPD for the department which consists of around 30 support staff. If you are an inspirational, highly motivated and talented practitioner then we would like to hear from you.

Essential qualities:

• Strong leadership and team-building qualities
• An outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning
• To monitor the progress of SEND students and to provide interventions to help them achieve their targets
• To quality assure the work of the SEND team and SEND students work
• A commitment to raising the achievement of vulnerable students or those with SEND
• A clear understanding of student support as it relates to students with a range of SEND
• A thorough knowledge of current legislation relating to SEND
• A commitment to raising standards for all

The successful applicant will play their part in furthering the excellent practice that has been recognised in our Learning Support department.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.