SENDCO (Head of Inclusion)

SIR MANASSEH MEYER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore is seeking an experienced SENDCO (Head of Inclusion) to lead the SEND strategy and manage the Inclusion Team. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience, a post-graduate diploma in special education, and training in safeguarding. This role involves assessing and supporting students with additional learning needs, ensuring effective classroom support, and reporting on student progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in the International School system in Singapore is a plus.
• Safeguarding training required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the school's SEND strategy and policy.
• Manage the Inclusion Team and deliver training.
• Assess and report on students' additional educational needs.

Skills

Leadership in SEND education

Communication with stakeholders

Assessment of additional learning needs

Training and development

Education

Post-graduate Diploma in Special Education and Counselling

Job description

SMMIS is looking to hire an experienced SENDCO (Head of Inclusion) to start in August 2026.

SENDCO (Head of Inclusion)

• To lead, develop and oversee the implementation of the school’s SEND (Inclusion) strategy and policy.
• To manage the Inclusion Team (SEND & ESAL), and to deliver relevant training for all staff.
• To assess children who have long or short-term additional learning needs and work with colleagues to identify individual students' additional educational needs.
• To assess, record and report on the progress, development and attainment of students, and to participate in Raising Attainment meetings.
• To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support (Inclusion Team) in the classroom.
• To undertake a designated programme of teaching for students with additional needs.
• To maintain a high level of knowledge and awareness of the changes and developments in the fields of SEND Education.
• To liaise with other professionals such as School Counsellor, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Educational Psychologists.
• To maintain appropriate records and to keep these secure.

Requirement

• Post-graduate Diploma in Special Education and Counselling or equivalent.
• Safeguarding (Child Protection) Training.
• At least 8 years' post qualification experience.
• Experience of working in the International School system in Singapore would be an advantage.

Interested applicants please send your Letter of Application and CV.

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, children and young people and expects all employees, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background screening will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All positions are subject to background check clearance and successful employment references.

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom she/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school's Safeguarding, Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, she/he must report any concerns to the School’s Safeguarding Lead or to the Principal accordingly.