SENDCo Leader: Drive Inclusion & Impact

Stopsley High School; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Staff Induction programme

Staff wellbeing and facilities access

SCITT and national CPD programmes

Career pathways and promotion within M

Job summary

Stopsley High School is seeking an experienced SENDCO to lead and develop the SEND team from January 2027. The successful candidate will shape SEND provision, drive school-wide improvement, and model evidence-based practice for staff CPD.

As a high-impact leader, you will work across the Trust to share best practice, deliver robust CPD, and raise outcomes for SEND students. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on collaboration for positive change.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a SEND department with a track record of raising standards.
• Ability to design and deliver school-wide CPD and staff training.
• Evidence of implementing research-informed practice to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the SEND team and drive improvement across the department.
• Ensure high standards across SEND provision and engage with Trust-wide initiatives.

Skills

SENDCO leadership

CPD delivery

change management

collaborative leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SENDCo qualification

Job description

Stopsley High School is seeking an experienced SENDCO to lead and develop the SEND team from January 2027. The successful candidate will shape SEND provision, drive school-wide improvement, and model evidence-based practice for staff CPD.

As a high-impact leader, you will work across the Trust to share best practice, deliver robust CPD, and raise outcomes for SEND students. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on collaboration for positive change.