SENDCO – Transformative Leadership Role in Vibrant Ricmond School

Make your mark as a SENDCO within Ricmond’s most dynamic educational community! This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious SENDCO to drive radical improvements and champion inclusive learning across a thriving, high-achieving school. If you are passionate about empowering all pupils, eager for cutting-edge SEND practice, and ready to be the catalyst for genuine change, then this Ricmond SENDCO role will inspire you every single day.

As SENDCO at our Ricmond school, you'll be immersed in a culture of outstanding support, accelerating your expertise alongside a remarkable multidisciplinary team. You will shape the SEN strategy across the whole school, gain invaluable leadership experience, and be mentored by sector-leading practitioners determined to see you excel. With a relentless focus on excellence, our students and staff drive one another to achieve more — and as SENDCO, your vision will lead the way.

Key Highlights:

• SENDCO — drive SEND provision, leadership, and culture
• Inner London MPS1-6: £40,317–£52,300 per year — top-tier salary for exceptional talent
• Heart of Ricmond — accessible, vibrant, and community-driven location
• School Ofsted: Outstanding — leading inclusive, results-driven environment
• Bespoke CPD, NPQML/NPQSL pathways, SEND qualification sponsorship
• Designed for experienced or aspiring SENDCOs with a proven track record
• Innovative SEND facilities, interactive sensory spaces, and dynamic staff team

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading all SEND provision, ensuring progress and access for every pupil
• Delivering targeted interventions and bespoke support strategies
• Coordinating EHCPs and collaborating with external agencies and families
• Training, coaching, and inspiring teaching and support staff in SEND best practice
• Analysing data to drive whole-school SEND improvements
• Influencing strategic decisions at senior leadership level as SENDCO

Ideal SENDCO for this Ricmond School:

• UK-trained educator with QTS — ready for leadership or next SENDCO step
• Proven SEND classroom impact; references graded Good or Outstanding
• Unwavering commitment to inclusion, advocacy, and high expectations
• Aspiring Head of Inclusion, SEN specialist, or experienced SENDCO
• Outstanding communicator, team player, and educational innovator
• ECTs welcomed if high-achieving with stand-out SEND placement experience

Why Join This Ricmond School?:

• Experience a culture of ambition, warmth, and genuine collaboration
• Structured induction, tailored CPD, and progression into senior posts
• Lead whole-school change with support from a visionary SLT
• Modern SEND resources, dedicated therapy and sensory spaces
• Pupils are endlessly inquisitive, respectful, and eager to learn
• Welcoming, diverse staff community where your ideas flourish

How to Apply

Ready to take your expertise in SEND to the next level? Opportunities for dedicated SENDCOs and SEN School Teachers in Richmond won’t wait — interviews are underway and roles are filled quickly. If you’re passionate about making a real difference, submit your application today to secure your place in our shortlist.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!