SENCO – Transform Learning & Drive Inclusive Excellence in Waltham Forest

Are you ready to change lives? This SENCO opportunity in Waltham Forest is your chance to lead, inspire, and redefine how students with additional needs are supported. If you’re driven by a passion for inclusive education, galvanised by the challenge of removing barriers to achievement, and eager to shape a culture of belonging, this SENCO post demands your expertise. The school seeks an ambitious, visionary SENCO who can deliver unparalleled impact on pupils, families, and the educational community alike.

Step into a school renowned for its collaborative culture and dynamic approach to SEND. As SENCO, you’ll gain strategic-level experience liaising with dedicated teams, crafting innovative support pathways, and leading targeted interventions. Expect to flourish within a high-achieving environment, equipped with outstanding CPD, advanced facilities, and senior leadership actively committed to your growth. This post propels your career and deepens your influence, as you champion best practice in one of Waltham Forest’s most forward-thinking settings.

Key Highlights:

• Operate as SENCO and be the driving force behind inclusion
• Up to £200 per day depending on experience – a premium rate for top SENCO talent
• Situated in the vibrant heart of Waltham Forest with excellent transport links
• Ofsted rated Good with Outstanding features: supportive, ambitious, inclusive
• Exceptional CPD and progression: bespoke SEND leadership training, mentoring, network access
• Ideal for: experienced SENCOs, ambitious teachers ready for SEND leadership, or SEN specialists seeking challenge and impact
• State-of-the-art sensory and intervention spaces, access to EAL and wellbeing teams, and digital innovation

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing and leading a whole-school SEND strategy alongside SLT
• Crafting and reviewing EHCPs—driving outstanding provision for every child
• Providing scaffolding, mentoring, and expert guidance to teaching staff
• Acting as the linchpin between families, agencies, and the school
• Analyzing and reporting on SEND data to inform change and celebrate progress
• Designing staff CPD, differentiated curriculum, and adaptive resources
• Championing student voice to ensure all needs and talents are recognised

Ideal SENCO for this Waltham Forest School:

• Possesses UK QTS and holds (or is working towards) NASENCO accreditation
• A proven difference-maker with deep SEND knowledge (autism, SEMH, SLCN)
• Inspires trust, models resilience, and thrives on accountability
• Proactive, strategic, and solutions-focused
• Excels at building rapport with pupils, parents, and professionals alike
• Outstanding references that evidence inclusive impact
• ECTs with exceptional SEND experience and drive are welcome

Why Join This Waltham Forest School?:

• Lead SEND provision in a thriving, values-driven mainstream school
• Join an open-minded team where your voice shapes whole-school direction
• Access to cutting-edge resources, nurture-based SEND units, and outdoor provision
• Experience structured induction, leadership coaching, and peer support networks
• Enjoy remarkable staff morale, positive behaviour culture, and high parental engagement
• Advance rapidly: clear leadership progression path for those who grasp the challenge

Don’t miss the opportunity to be the SENCO whose impact will be felt now and for generations ahead. If you’re committed to excellence for every learner and ready to leave your mark on one of Waltham Forest’s top schools, we want to hear from you. Act swiftly—applications for this SENCO post are moving fast.

How to Apply

Opportunities in Waltham Forest for ambitious SENCOs and SEN School Teachers are open—but won’t be for long! Interviews are being scheduled as soon as applications arrive. If you’re ready to inspire real change, submit your details without delay and secure your place in the next round of selection.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!