SECONDARY SENCO REDBRIDGE

SENCO

Ambitious Secondary School | Redbridge, East London

Permanent | Full-Time
January 2027 Start
Outer London MPS/UPS (£39,196 - £58,120) plus TLR 2C

Are you a passionate and qualified SENCO looking for an opportunity to lead and develop an outstanding SEND provision within a rapidly improving secondary school?

A forward-thinking and ambitious secondary school in Redbridge is seeking an exceptional SENCO to join its leadership team from January 2027 . This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher and qualified SEN professional to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people while helping to shape and enhance the school's inclusive culture.

The school prides itself on providing a high-quality education for all students and is committed to ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive the support, challenge and opportunities they deserve to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

As SENCO, you will provide strategic leadership of SEND provision across the school, ensuring that students with additional needs receive exceptional support and achieve strong outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SEND provision across the school.
• Identify, assess and monitor the progress of students with SEND.
• Ensure compliance with statutory SEND requirements and EHCP processes.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies.
• Provide professional guidance and training to staff to promote inclusive classroom practice.
• Coordinate interventions and targeted support programmes.
• Monitor student progress and implement effective strategies to address underachievement.
• Lead the deployment, development and performance of Teaching Assistants.
• Support students with a range of learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Conditions and communication needs.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement, inclusion and safeguarding strategies.
• Promote high aspirations and outstanding outcomes for all learners.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) .
• Hold a completed SENCO qualification .
• Have successful teaching experience within a secondary school setting.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of SEND legislation, policies and best practice.
• Possess strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Have experience working with parents, external agencies and multidisciplinary teams.
• Be committed to raising achievement for vulnerable learners.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for all students.
• Have the ability to inspire colleagues and champion inclusion across the school.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Outer London MPS/UPS (£39,196 - £58,120) plus TLR 2C

The school offers:

• A permanent leadership opportunity within an ambitious and improving secondary school.
• A highly supportive senior leadership team.
• Outstanding professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A well-established SEND department committed to delivering exceptional provision.
• The opportunity to shape and develop SEND strategy across the school.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

Apply Now

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and aspirational SENCO to join a successful secondary school where inclusion, achievement and student wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do.

SENCO | Redbridge | Permanent | January 2027 Start | Outer London MPS/UPS (£39,196 - £58,120) + TLR 2C

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