SENCO needed - qualified or QTS Teacher interested in becoming qualified! in Sible Hedingham

SENCo at a Small SEMH School – Join a School That Truly Gets It

Looking for a role where you can lead, shape, and genuinely make a difference? This could be the one. At Protocol Education, we’re working with a specialist setting to find an experienced and qualified SENCo to support pupils across Key Stages 4 and 5. This is more than a coordination role; you’ll be a key part of the leadership team, helping to drive the school’s vision forward and ensuring every pupil gets the support they deserve.

You’ll take the lead on SEND provision, guiding high‑quality teaching and interventions, making the most of resources, and keeping standards high for both pupils and their families. It’s a role for someone who’s forward‑thinking, motivated, and ready to roll up their sleeves.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading SEND provision across Years 9–12
• Supporting whole‑school development plans and strategy
• Line managing staff and working closely with leadership
• Collaborating with therapeutic teams to support pupil outcomes
• Meeting and assessing prospective pupils through local authority referrals

This setting supports pupils with EHCPs, primarily focused on social, emotional and mental health needs. You’ll be working in a close‑knit environment where relationships matter and every small win counts.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Proven experience in a SENDCo or similar leadership role
• Strong understanding of SEND, particularly SEMH needs
• A collaborative, proactive approach and confident leadership style

What’s in it for you:

• A genuinely supportive and collaborative team
• Small class sizes, with a focus on individual progress
• Opportunities to grow your skills through ongoing CPD
• A working environment that values balance, because supporting pupils starts with supporting staff
• Pension scheme
• Competitive pay, based on experience and qualifications

Additional Information:

This role may involve working across more than one site, so a driving licence and access to a car will be important. Safeguarding matters here. Always. This role is subject to robust safeguarding and compliance checks, including references, DBS, right to work, and qualification verification. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.