Job description
Job Title: Qualified SENCO
Location: Sheffield (S9)
Salary: Up to £220 per day
Contract Type: Part-time (3 days per week), Long-term
Start Date: Immediately
A secondary school in Sheffield (S9) is seeking a Qualified SENCO to join their team on a part-time basis. This is a non-classroom-based role, focused on coordination, strategy and oversight of SEND provision across the school.
About the School:
This secondary school is committed to providing inclusive education and ensuring all students with additional needs receive appropriate support. The school maintains a structured and supportive environment, with a strong focus on safeguarding, consistency and student wellbeing through a trauma-informed approach.
About the Role:
As SENCO, you will oversee SEND provision across the school, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting staff to meet the needs of students with additional learning needs. This is a leadership-focused role with no direct classroom teaching responsibility.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate SEND provision across the secondary school
- Oversee EHCP processes and statutory documentation
- Liaise with external agencies and support services
- Support and advise teaching staff on inclusive strategies
- Monitor progress and outcomes for students with SEND
- Ensure compliance with SEND Code of Practice requirements
- Contribute to safeguarding and student wellbeing processes
- Develop and implement effective inclusion strategies
Requirements:
- Qualified SENCO status (NASENCO or equivalent desirable)
- Experience working within a secondary school SEND setting
- Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies
- Strong communication and report-writing skills
This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified SENCO in Sheffield (S9) to take on a strategic role within a supportive secondary school environment.
To work with GSL Education as a SENCO, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SENCO, please apply via the application link.