SENDCO

What skills and experience we're looking for

Willowfield School is a vibrant, inclusive, and oversubscribed 11–16 comprehensive school in the heart of East London. We are proud of our diverse community, where over 50 languages are spoken, and every child is valued and supported to thrive.

We are seeking a passionate and experiencedSENDCOto join our dedicated team and lead our provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. This is a key leadership role, central to our mission of ensuring every child receives a rich, rewarding, and inclusive education.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with theNational Award for SEN Coordination(or willingness to complete it).
• Proven experience in supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and the ability to inspire staff, pupils, and families.
• A collaborative approach to working with external agencies and the wider school community.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
• A school culture rooted in kindness, curiosity, and respect.
• Excellent facilities, including a new building and resources.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Join Us

At Willowfield, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed. If you share our values and have the expertise to lead SEND provision with compassion and excellence, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Willowfield School is a vibrant, inclusive, and oversubscribed 11–16 comprehensive school in the heart of East London. We are proud of our diverse community, where over 50 languages are spoken, and every child is valued and supported to thrive.

We are seeking a passionate and experiencedSENDCOto join our dedicated team and lead our provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. This is a key leadership role, central to our mission of ensuring every child receives a rich, rewarding, and inclusive education.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with theNational Award for SEN Coordination(or willingness to complete it).
• Proven experience in supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and the ability to inspire staff, pupils, and families.
• A collaborative approach to working with external agencies and the wider school community.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
• A school culture rooted in kindness, curiosity, and respect.
• Excellent facilities, including a new building and resources.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Join Us

At Willowfield, we believe every child deserves the chance to succeed. If you share our values and have the expertise to lead SEND provision with compassion and excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.