Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? de Stafford School is seeking a dedicated and experienced SENCO to join our team on a permanent basis. Your Opportunity Working in close partnership with our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of SEND provision across the whole school, ensuring every child has the support they need to thrive. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who combines exceptional organisational skills with the ability to teach and inspire students with diverse learning needs. What we are looking for: Qualified Teacher Evidence of, or willingness to undertake the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination The desire and ability to create a safe and nurturing learning experience for all children A sound understanding of the SEN code of practice Experience of working across the age range in schools Ability to plan for a range of needs combined with a clear view of the next steps in a pupils learning Why work at de Stafford School: An environment where peers and Line Managers offer exceptional support for and emphasise staff well-being Exceptional opportunities for development An opportunity to work collaboratively across the wider GLF MAT Recognition of previous school continuous service Onsite parking and other staff benefits Join the GLF Schools Community: As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer: GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Career pathways and talent management Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information. The Details: Start date: Easter 2026 Pay Scale: GLF MPR to UPR Contract Type: Permanent, full time Closing date: 4th January 2026