VNA Education is working in partnership with a rapidly improving secondary school to appoint an outstanding SENCO to lead and develop an ambitious, inclusive and high-impact SEND provision.
This is a key leadership role for a qualified SENCO who can operate strategically, lead staff with credibility, and ensure that students with SEND achieve exceptional progress, outcomes and independence within both mainstream and specialist settings
The Role
* Provide strategic leadership of SEND provision across the school
* Hold shared accountability for the progress, wellbeing and inclusion of vulnerable learners
* Lead and develop high-quality Quality First Teaching and targeted intervention
* Oversee statutory processes for EHCPs, reviews and compliance
* Use data, assessment and specialist evidence to identify need, track progress and drive improvement
* Work closely with SLT, pastoral teams and teaching staff to embed inclusive practice at scale
* Lead multi-agency collaboration with parents, external professionals and local authorities
* Play a central role in transition, reintegration and preparation for adulthood
* Contribute to trust-wide SEND strategy, sharing best practice beyond the school
Leadership & Culture
* Set a clear vision for high expectations and inclusive excellence
* Lead, coach and develop staff, modelling expert SEND practice
* Disseminate research-informed strategies to improve outcomes for students with SEND
* Ensure consistency, clarity and accountability across SEND systems and provision
* Advocate relentlessly for students while maintaining robust professional judgement
The ideal candidate
* Holds QTS and the SENCO qualification (or is willing to undertake it)
* Has strong experience supporting SEND learners in a secondary setting
* Demonstrates proven ability to lead teams and influence whole-school practice
* Is highly skilled in data analysis, statutory processes and quality assurance
* Communicates with confidence, empathy and authority with all stakeholders
* Is committed to safeguarding, equity and life-changing outcomes for young people
VNA Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialised consultancy dedicated to connecting teachers and support staff with both short-term and long-term opportunities in primary, secondary, and special education schools across London and the Home Counties. We prioritise safer recruitment practices and conduct thorough checks on all candidates we represent