SENDCo – South East London

SENDCo – South East London

Education First | South East London | Competitive Salary | Leadership Opportunity

SENDCo – Strategic SEND Leadership

Education First is recruiting an experienced and qualified SENDCo for a leadership opportunity supporting a primary school in South East London, with the potential to take on a wider role supporting SEND provision across multiple schools.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher and SENDCo who is passionate about inclusion, improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs and supporting schools to deliver high-quality SEND provision.

Initially, the successful candidate will provide additional leadership capacity within a primary school before progressing to a wider strategic remit, working closely with headteachers, senior leaders and SENDCos.

The Role

As SENDCo, your responsibilities will include:

Providing strategic leadership and direction for SEND provision

Supporting schools to develop inclusive and effective teaching practices

Leading and quality-assuring statutory SEND processes

Ensuring EHCPs and SEND documentation are managed effectively

Supporting school leaders to improve outcomes for pupils with SEND

Coaching and developing SENDCos and other SEND leaders

Working collaboratively with headteachers and senior leadership teams

Contributing to school improvement planning and inspection readiness

Promoting inclusive practice across school settings

Working with families, external agencies and other professionals

Ensuring pupils receive appropriate academic, social and emotional support

Monitoring the effectiveness of SEND provision and identifying areas for improvement

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in candidates who have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

A recognised SENDCo qualification

A strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND

Experience leading and managing SEND provision

Strong knowledge of statutory SEND processes and the SEND Code of Practice

The ability to combine strategic leadership with practical support

Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills

The ability to build effective relationships with school leaders, families and external agencies

A strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil development

Experience supporting multiple schools or contributing to wider school improvement would be advantageous.

What You Can Expect

A strategic SEND leadership opportunity

The opportunity to influence SEND provision across multiple schools

Close collaboration with school leaders and senior colleagues

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

The chance to shape inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people

Support from a dedicated Education First consultant throughout the recruitment process

Why Work With Education First?

At Education First, we take the time to understand your experience, strengths and career goals so we can introduce you to schools and opportunities that are the right fit.

You'll have a dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the recruitment process, with access to further leadership and education opportunities across London.

Interested?

If you're a qualified teacher and SENDCo with a passion for inclusion and improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is Friday 23 October 2026. Interviews and appointments may take place before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Apply today to take the next step in your SEND leadership career with Education First

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