SENDCO – Transformational Leadership for SEN Excellence in Hillingdon

Are you a visionary SENDCO ready to ignite change and champion SEN provision at an ambitious Hillingdon school? This is your chance to lead, inspire, and create exceptional outcomes for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Join a forward-thinking team where your SENDCO expertise will be valued, celebrated, and maximised – and where your leadership will make a defining impact every single day. We’re seeking an ambitious SENDCO looking to accelerate their career in a dynamic, purposeful environment that prizes innovation, integrity, and real-world results.

As the SENDCO at our thriving Hillingdon school, you’ll gain unparalleled experience in strategic SEN leadership across a diverse, welcoming student body. Enjoy access to state-of-the-art learning spaces, outstanding resources, and an ethos of continual professional growth. Here, ambition is cultivated, and SENDCOs are empowered to advance, innovate, and set new benchmarks for inclusive education. You’ll immerse yourself in a supportive culture that genuinely values expertise and creativity, with ongoing CPD and a pathway to senior leadership. Proudly rated ‘Good to Outstanding’, our school is the place for a SENDCO to build a legacy.

Key Highlights:

• SENDCO – Pivotal SEN leadership with immediate strategic influence
• Salary: Outer London MPS1-6 (£37,870-£50,474) Per Year
• Location: Hillingdon, vibrant Outer London community
• School Ofsted: Good to Outstanding, with a reputation for excellence
• Unrivalled ongoing CPD and real progression to senior leadership
• Perfect for Good/Outstanding teachers or experienced SENDCOs craving impact
• Triple-stream entry, expertly resourced SEN provision, integrated nurture base
• Guided by an energetic, inclusive senior leadership team
• Opportunities to shape whole-school policies and direction

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and orchestrating the SEND strategy, provision, and compliance across the school
• Managing, upskilling, and inspiring a highly committed SEN support team
• Crafting and overseeing individual learning plans alongside teaching staff and families
• Leveraging data and evidence-based practices to drive exceptional student outcomes
• Collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure robust, wraparound support
• Delivering staff training to embed inclusive teaching across every classroom
• Monitoring and reporting on SEN progress to SLT and governors

Ideal "SENDCO" for this Hillingdon School:

• UK-trained SENDCO with QTS and NASENCO (or rapidly working towards)
• Track record of measurable impact on SEN inclusion and achievement
• Proven skilled communicator with parents, staff, external agencies, and stakeholders
• Good/Outstanding classroom practitioner with adaptive pedagogy
• Visionary, driven, and relentless in pursuit of best outcomes for SEND learners
• Eager to lead by example and contribute at a whole-school level

Why Join This Hillingdon School?:

• Culture of collaboration, reflection, and unwavering support
• Exceptionally positive and motivated staff body
• Commitment to professional growth – we invest in our SENDCOs
• High aspirations for every student, regardless of ability or background
• Modern facilities, enabling innovative, inclusive practice
• Dynamic, open-door leadership and regular strategic input
• Pathways to Assistant and Deputy Headship for ambitious SENDCOs

Let your SENDCO expertise shine at one of Hillingdon’s most progressive schools. Seize this unparalleled leadership opportunity, inspire lasting change, and champion a culture where SEN provision truly excels. Apply now for immediate consideration – your next defining career chapter awaits.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your SEN teaching career? Opportunities like this in Hillingdon are rare and applications are reviewed as they arrive—submit yours right away to secure your place at the front of the interview queue. Don’t delay—strong candidates will be contacted imminently!

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!