SENCO – Transformative SEND Leadership in a Dynamic Southwark School

Energise your career as a SENCO at one of Southwark’s most forward-thinking schools, where your leadership will accelerate positive change for every student. Transform lives through exceptional SEND provision, champion inclusive learning, and empower both staff and pupils. If you are an ambitious, inspired SENCO ready to redefine success for students with additional needs, we want to hear from you.

Join a school that thrives on innovation and excellence—where SENCOs gain career-defining experience leading a team of skilled practitioners. You’ll advance your expertise in a state-of-the-art learning environment, benefitting from industry-leading CPD and unrivalled progression pathways. Working among passionate educators dedicated to inclusion, you’ll have every opportunity to shape a legacy of outstanding SEND support while growing as a specialist and a leader.

Key Highlights:

• SENCO – pivotal leadership in SEND coordination and development
• Inner London MPS1-6 (£40,317 - £52,300) Per Year – exceptional pay
• Based in vibrant Southwark, minutes from thriving cultural hotspots
• School is rated Good to Outstanding – renowned for its supportive ethos
• Dynamic, tailored CPD including SEND qualifications & leadership progression
• Ideal for experienced SENCOs or ambitious, impact-driven teachers ready for the next step
• Innovative resource base, award-winning therapies, and collaborative multi-agency teams

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Driving and evolving the school’s SEND strategy for maximum student outcomes
• Coordinating EHCP reviews and leading annual review meetings with multi-agency input
• Developing personalised interventions and monitoring their success
• Supporting, coaching, and upskilling classroom teachers and support staff
• Building powerful partnerships with parents and external professionals
• Analysing SEND data to create actionable improvement plans
• Championing a fully inclusive culture across all key stages

Ideal SENCO for this Southwark School:

• UK-trained teachers with QTS and track record of SEND excellence
• Demonstrable experience as a SENCO or extensive SEND leadership exposure
• Holds (or willing to work towards) NASENCO qualification
• Reference-backed practitioner: Good or Outstanding classroom track record
• Passion for transformative, impact-driven educational leadership
• Driven by relentless ambition for every child’s progress and wellbeing

Why Join This Southwark School?:

• Leadership committed to SEND innovation and whole-school inclusion
• Unwavering focus on staff development & aspirational pathways
• Expert multi-disciplinary teams and nurturing, behaviour-positive ethos
• Cutting-edge sensory resources, therapy spaces, and assistive tech
• Celebrated for proactive, supportive parent and community engagement
• Leadership responsibilities ready for your vision and expertise

This is an unrivalled opportunity for a visionary SENCO to drive SEND excellence and join a ‘Good to Outstanding’ Southwark school on an exceptional journey. Secure your interview and make your mark where your skills matter most.

How to Apply

Interviews are underway and seats are filling fast for exceptional SENCOs and passionate SEN Teachers in Southwark. If you’re ready to make a measurable impact in a dynamic team, now’s the time to act. Send your application immediately—opportunities like this won’t wait!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!