SENDCO – Transformational Inclusion Leadership | Outstanding Hackney School

Step into the pivotal SENDCO role at one of Hackney’s most admired schools and become the driving force behind innovative, inclusive learning. This rare leadership opportunity enables you to champion the SEND provision, shape strategy, and deliver meaningful change to students’ lives. If you are a passionate SENDCO, relentlessly committed to pupil achievement, and ready to inspire colleagues and families alike, this is your moment to shine.

By joining this dynamic Hackney school as SENDCO, you will collaborate with talented, forward-thinking staff and have a direct impact on a thriving community celebrated for its creativity and diversity. You’ll be immersed in a culture that fuels ambitious thinking, with access to leading-edge SEND resources, bespoke CPD, and the professional influence to redefine excellence in SEND. The school’s track record for nurturing leadership and its commitment to whole-child development guarantee a distinctive career journey.

Key Highlights:

• SENDCO – Leadership role with scope to innovate and elevate SEND practice
• Up to £60,000 DOE per year – competitive, progressive salary
• Hackney location – vibrant, diverse, and easily commutable
• Ofsted: Outstanding – high-performance culture and ambitious outcomes
• Outstanding CPD and accredited leadership progression pathways
• Unmatched resources: dedicated sensory spaces, assistive tech, and expert support teams
• Ideal for experienced SENDCOs and current SEND leaders ready for a flagship role
• State-of-the-art facilities supporting flexible, personalised learning

What You'll Be Doing:

• Spearheading an inspiring, impact-driven SEND strategy across the school
• Leading the identification, assessment, and support of pupils with SEND
• Shaping and guiding teaching staff to deliver outstanding inclusive practice
• Overseeing EHC plans, reviews, reporting, and external agency liaison
• Cultivating exceptional relationships with parents, carers, and external partners
• Tracking SEND data and driving measurable improvement in outcomes

Ideal SENDCO for this Hackney School:

• Qualified teacher with National Award in SEND Coordination (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ SENDCO experience, ideally with leadership exposure
• Track record of exemplary SEND provision and successful inspection outcomes
• Dynamic communicator: able to influence, support, and upskill colleagues
• Visionary thinker, passionate about inclusive, aspirational education
• Warm, resilient, and solution-focused under pressure

Why Join This Hackney School?:

• Welcoming community with committed, ambitious staff and students
• Powerful culture of support, collaboration, and wellbeing
• Exceptional training, mentorship, and networking for SENDCOs
• Rapid internal progression and visible leadership impact
• Outstanding student behaviour and central inclusion ethos
• Direct access to senior leaders and SEND expert advisors

Join a school where every child is seen, every staff member is elevated, and every SENDCO can leave a legacy. This Hackney SENDCO role opens doors to transformational impact and career-defining leadership. Applications are being reviewed now—don’t miss this rare chance to influence the future of inclusive education in an outstanding school.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your SEND career? Our partners in Hackney are reviewing applications as they come in—don’t miss out while positions are snapped up! If you’re passionate about SEN and eager to make a meaningful difference, apply now. Interviews are being scheduled immediately, so get your CV across today for your chance to join a dedicated team without delay.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!