Jo is an Amazing, Talented Teacher and Experienced SENCO available this September
Jo is an experienced and highly accomplished Primary Teacher and SENCo with nearly two decades of experience in primary education. With a NASENCO qualification and a proven track record of leading inclusive practice, she brings both strategic insight and genuine warmth to her work.
Jo is now seeking a new challenge closer to home from September 2026, where she can continue to champion inclusive education, strengthen whole-school provision, and inspire both staff and pupils through thoughtful, values-driven leadership
Education & Qualifications
- NASENCO: University College London
- Primary PGCE with QTS: Goldsmiths University of London
Experience Summary
Jo brings 19 years of experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, combining classroom excellence with strategic leadership. As a SENCo in a ‘Good’ graded North London primary school, she leads SEND provision in line with the Code of Practice, ensuring that inclusive, high-quality teaching is embedded across the school. Her career reflects consistent progression, deep expertise in Early Years, and a sustained commitment to raising standards for all learners
- Lead and manage whole-school SEND provision, overseeing identification, assessment, EHCP processes, statutory reviews and the effective deployment of support staff.
- Work closely with teachers to embed high-quality inclusive practice, providing training, guidance and coaching to strengthen classroom provision.
- Coordinate targeted interventions across EYFS and KS1, including phonics, literacy boosters and Speech and Language programmes (Talk Boost trained), driving measurable pupil progress.
- Served as EYFS Lead, with responsibility for quality assurance, curriculum design, assessment moderation and staff development across the Foundation Stage.
- Mentored Early Career Teachers and NQTs, conducting observations, setting developmental targets and fostering reflective practice.
- Led curriculum areas including Science, monitoring standards through book looks, observations and whole-school enrichment initiatives.
- Build strong partnerships with families and external agencies, ensuring clear communication, effective collaboration and holistic support for pupils.
Key Strengths
- Strategic and child-centred SEND leadership
- Deep expertise across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
- Skilled in EHCP coordination and multi-agency working
- Experienced mentor and staff developer
- Strong curriculum leadership and quality assurance experience
- Organised, reflective and solution-focused practitioner
- Warm, approachable leader who inspires trust and confidence
- Unwavering commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high standards