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They are the sixth-largest provider of specialist educational services in the country, supporting over 1200 children and young people, and employing over 1500 staff. They have over 18 schools across the UK.
They opened a brand new SEND Secondary School in September 2025 in Chaldon, Surrey for young people aged 11-16 who require support with social communication, emotional regulation and sensory processing, typically associated with Autism.
School Staffing Solutions are recruiting for a SENDCo for this new school. This is a very exciting opportunity to be part of something from the ground up!
Essential Qualifications
QTS or QTLS is essential.
Desirable Qualifications
Accredited training in specific areas of special education, e.g. Autism, Dyslexia etc.
Management/leadership qualification
NPQSL/H/SENDCo or willingness to achieve within 2 years Essential Experience
Proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within relevant key stages and/or special needs environment.
Experience of holding responsibility for and turning policy into effective and successful practice.
Leadership of a significant area or phase or inclusion, including responsibility for raising standards across the whole school.
Effective team management and working collaboratively and effectively with others.
Communicating effectively to a wide range of different audiences though a range of different mediums.
Successful management of complex scenarios and conflict resolution
Effective relationships working successfully with a range of external agencies Benefits:
Life assurance
Competitive pension scheme
Perkbox - offering high street discounts
Employee assistance programme
Car lease scheme
Refer a friend for £1,000 - We'll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)
Fully funded training and qualifications
Bike to work scheme
Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.If you would like more information please get in touch on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
School Staffing Solutions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check