SENCO

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Secondary School – London Borough of Redbridge

Salary: TLR 2C or Leadership Scale (dependent on experience) – (£41,397–£62,762)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, committed and passionate SENCO to lead and further develop SEND provision in our inclusive and aspirational secondary school in Redbridge. This is a key strategic role, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on teaching, learning and outcomes for pupils with additional needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic leadership for SEND across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and post‑16 where applicable)
• Ensure full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant statutory guidance
• Lead on the identification, assessment, support and review of students with SEND
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to embed inclusive practice across the school
• Support and challenge subject leaders and teachers to deliver high‑quality, adaptive teaching
• Line manage SEND staff and oversee targeted interventions
• Build strong partnerships with parents/carers and a wide range of external professionals
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the impact of SEND provision and outcomes

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have achieved, or be willing to work towards, the National Award for SEN Coordination
• Have strong experience of SEND provision in a secondary school setting
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Be committed to inclusive education, high expectations and pupil achievement
• Have the ability to influence whole‑school practice and contribute at leadership level

• A supportive and inclusive school community within Redbridge
• A strong commitment to professional development and leadership progression
• The opportunity to shape SEND strategy and provision at a whole‑school level
• Remuneration at TLR 2C or Leadership Scale
  , commensurate with experience

All applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS and provide satisfactory references from the past two years.

Career Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.