Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Leadership Scale, Range L1 L5
Actual Salary: £51, £57,137.00
Start Date: 1 September 2026 (or earlier if possible)
Are you an experienced and passionate SEND leader ready to make a transformational impact?
We are seeking an exceptional SENDCO to join our senior leadership team, champion inclusive practice, and ensure every pupil with SEND receives the support, challenge and care they deserve to flourish.
This is a strategic and highly influential role, ideal for an experienced SENDCO or an aspiring leader who has a strong track record of improving outcomes for children with diverse needs. You will hold responsibility for whole school SEND, while retaining a teaching commitment to stay closely connected to classroom practice and pupil experience.
The Role
As SENDCO, you will shape and lead the provision, systems, culture and teaching that enable pupils with SEND to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
You Will
Lead on the strategic development of SEND provision across the school
Oversee high quality teaching and targeted interventions for pupils with SEND
Work closely with teachers, teaching assistants and leaders to embed inclusive practice
Coordinate EHCP processes, personalised plans, assessments and reviews
Strengthen partnerships with pupils, families, external agencies and the wider community
Contribute fully as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, influencing whole school direction and improvement
Maintain a teaching responsibility as part of the role, modelling best practice
This role offers the opportunity to make a measurable difference to childrens lives while contributing to the strategic leadership of the school.
We Are Looking For a Leader Who
Is an experienced SENDCO, with the NASENCO qualification/ NPQ SENDCO, or actively working towards it
Has a deep commitment to inclusion and high aspirations for all pupils
Has excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and strong assessment skills
Can inspire, develop and support staff through strong relationships and clear systems
Thrives in a diverse school community and understands the opportunities and challenges it brings
Is reflective, resilient and motivated by improving life chances for the most vulnerable
Values the Christian ethos of our Church of England school while warmly embracing pupils of all faiths and none
We Can Offer
A strategic leadership role at the heart of our schools development
A place on a supportive, collaborative and forwardthinking Senior Leadership Team
A committed staff team who care deeply about the pupils and community they serve
A school rooted in strong Christian values, serving a vibrant and diverse community
Opportunities for professional growth across our Trust
Excellent CPD opportunities
Access to wellbeing support
24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
Healthcare cash plan
Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.
The School
We are a Church of England school dedicated to ensuring every child feels safe, valued and able to succeed. Our pupils bring a rich mix of cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to delivering an inclusive, nurturing and ambitious learning environment.
We are on a clear journey of improvement, with a strong focus on inclusion, personal development and highquality teaching for all. The SENDCO will play a pivotal role in sustaining and accelerating this progress.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
If you are a leader who believes that every child deserves high expectations, strong relationships and the chance to flourish, we would love to hear from you.
Visits and Applications
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.
Closing Date: Friday 13th March 2026
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 23rd March 2026
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the school be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
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