SENCO

Smart Teachers is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Newham seeking an experienced Interim SENCO to provide strong leadership of the school's SEND provision

About the role

The successful candidate will lead the strategic development of SEND across the school, ensuring that students with additional needs receive high-quality support and achieve positive outcomes. You will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, parents and external agencies to maintain an inclusive learning environment and ensure statutory responsibilities are met. Interim SENCO appointments are commonly sought to provide experienced leadership and continuity within schools.

About the school

This welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school is committed to ensuring every student is supported to achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point. With a strong emphasis on high standards, wellbeing and inclusion, the school has built a positive learning environment where students feel valued and encouraged to succeed.

The leadership team is passionate about developing an outstanding SEND provision and recognises the vital role the SENCO plays in driving inclusive practice across the school. Staff work collaboratively to deliver high-quality teaching and targeted support, ensuring students with additional needs receive the guidance and interventions they require to thrive both academically and personally.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SENCO you will:

• Lead and manage the school's SEND provision across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Oversee EHCP processes, annual reviews and statutory compliance
• Advise and support teachers in delivering high-quality inclusive practice
• Line manage and develop SEND support staff
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders, external agencies and parents/carers
• Monitor student progress and implement effective interventions

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable SENCO experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .