SENDCo

Role Details

• Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

• Salary: £33,075 – £47,031 (M1 – UPS1 Fringe)

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Start Date: As soon as possible (interviews will be held in September due to summer holidays)

Key Responsibilities

As our SENDCo, you will be instrumental in:

• Leading the strategic development and implementation of SEND policy and provision, providing expert advice to the Head of School.

• Ensuring the school meets all statutory responsibilities in line with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and defined SEND assessments.

• Coordinating and deploying school provision, including staff (therapists), resources, and intervention strategies for integrated SEN support.

• Overseeing high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG), developing a comprehensive framework to support pupils\’ pathways to adulthood.

• Leading Year 9 transition reviews, capturing student voice and aligning outcomes with Pathways for Adulthood.

• Implementing successful Post-16 transition plans, liaising with colleges for school link courses, visits, and specific pupil needs.

• Identifying and enabling access arrangements for examinations and other accreditation\’s (including Deputy Exam Officer duties).

• Promoting best practice through in-service training (INSET) and continuing professional development (CPD) for new teachers, contributing to the school\’s overall ethos.

• Collaborating with the Head of School to ensure a high-quality, engaging, differentiated, and well-resourced curriculum.

• Communicating effectively with parents/carers, staff, external agencies, and local authorities regarding pupil progress and intervention effectiveness.

• Preparing information and conducting annual statutory reviews and specific case conferences.

• Developing positive relationships within the school, with other Surrey schools, and the wider team to support ongoing school development.

What We\’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) is essential.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Accredited training in specific areas of special education (e.g., Autism, Dyslexia).

• A Management/leadership qualification.

• NPQSL/H/SENDCo or a willingness to achieve one within two years.

Essential Experience:

• A proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within relevant key stages and/or a special needs environment.

• Experience in holding responsibility for and successfully implementing policy into effective and successful practice.

• Leadership of a significant area, phase, or inclusion, with responsibility for raising standards across the whole school.

• Effective team management and a history of working collaboratively and effectively with others.

• Communicating effectively to a wide range of different audiences through various mediums.

• Successful management of complex scenarios and conflict resolution.

• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a range of external agencies.

Benefits You\’ll Enjoy

You will also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Life assurance

• Competitive Pension

• Perkbox – offering high street discounts

• Employee assistance programme

• Car lease scheme

• 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.

How to Apply!

Submit your CV today!