Job description
URGENT SENCO REQUIRED – Secondary SENCO – SEND Lead – North London – Immediate Start
GSL Education are urgently recruiting for an experienced SENCO / SENDCO / Head of SEND / Inclusion Lead to join a well-established secondary school within in North London.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a qualified and strategic Special Educational Needs Coordinator who can take full ownership of SEND provision and drive inclusive practice across KS3–KS4.
- Location: North London – Camden
- Start: Immediate / ASAP
- Salary: Leadership Scale L7–L11 (Approx. £57,000 – £63,000 depending on experience)
Key SENCO Responsibilities
• Lead whole-school SEND strategy and inclusion framework
• Act as the named SENCO / SENDCO in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2015)
• Oversee and quality assure EHCP provision, annual reviews, and statutory compliance
• Manage SEND register, provision mapping and data tracking
• Line manage Deputy SENCO and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Monitor progress of students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, SpLD, SLCN and complex needs
• Drive Quality First Teaching, adaptive teaching and differentiation strategies
• Ensure Ofsted-ready SEND documentation and impact evidence
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
• Proven experience as a Secondary SENCO / Inclusion Manager / SEND Lead
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and statutory frameworks
• Experienced managing a high-volume EHCP caseload
• Confident, strategic and inspection-ready
Please click apply now if you are interested.