SENCO – Remarkable Secondary School – Hackney – April Start
📍 Location: Hackney
📅 Start Date: April 2025
📄 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
💰 Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)
Are you an experienced SENCO or an aspiring SEN leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? A remarkable secondary school in Hackney is seeking a dedicated and passionate SENCO to lead and enhance its inclusive and high-quality SEN provision. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that is committed to ensuring every student thrives, regardless of their learning needs.
Why Join This Secondary School?
✔ Outstanding SEN Department – A school with a strong track record of supporting students with diverse needs.
✔ Leadership & Career Progression – A fantastic opportunity to shape SEN strategy and develop professionally.
✔ Supportive & Collaborative Team – Work alongside skilled SEN professionals, teachers, and senior leadership.
✔ Tailored SEN Support – Small-group interventions and personalised learning plans to meet students' needs.
✔ Continuous CPD & Training – Access to professional development opportunities, including NASENCO support.
✔ Excellent Facilities & Resources – A well-equipped SEN department with dedicated spaces for intervention work.
Your Role as SENCO:
🔹 Lead and manage the SEN provision across the school, ensuring students receive high-quality support.
🔹 Oversee and implement EHCPs, interventions, and differentiation strategies.
🔹 Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals to provide a holistic approach to SEN.
🔹 Deliver staff training on inclusive teaching strategies and SEN best practices.
🔹 Support students' academic, emotional, and social development, ensuring they reach their full potential.
🔹 Engage with parents and carers, keeping them informed and involved in their child’s education.
Who We’re Looking For:
✅ QTS and experience in SEN teaching (NASENCO qualification preferred or willingness to obtain).
✅ A strong understanding of SEN legislation, EHCPs, and interventions within a secondary setting.
✅ Proven leadership skills – ability to drive SEN strategy and support staff development.
✅ Excellent communication & organisational skills – to collaborate with staff, students, and families effectively.
✅ A passion for inclusion and supporting students with additional needs.
✅ Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one).
If you’re a SENCO or an experienced SEN teacher ready to step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.
