SENDCO – Secondary School in Rainham
Are you a dedicated and passionate SENDCO looking for an exciting new opportunity? Our secondary school in Rainham is seeking an exceptional Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCO) to join our team and lead the provision for students with additional needs.
Our mission is to ‘inspire learners and change lives’ – and that includes our staff. We aim to empower our teams so pupils become kind, confident, and impactful world citizens – ‘participants, not bystanders.’ To help us achieve this, we wish to appoint a highly skilled and experienced SENDCO to drive excellence in SEND provision.
The Role – SENDCO
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Lead the strategic development of SEND provision across the school in Rainham.
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Ensure all statutory obligations regarding SEND students are met.
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Oversee the quality assurance of all SEND and learning support programs.
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Support and manage a growing team of Learning Support colleagues.
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Ensure access to the curriculum is inclusive and effective for all students.
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Manage SEND resources, information, and budgets where applicable.
What We’re Looking For:
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A qualified SENDCO who holds or is currently working towards the National Award for Special Educational Needs.
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and implement an effective SEN policy.
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A passion for ensuring every student reaches their full potential.
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Excellent communication skills to collaborate with staff, students, and parents.
Position Details:
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Start Date: September 2025
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Salary: £36,413 - £53,994 (Main/Upper Pay Scale) + TLR 1B (£12,033) (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
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Location: Rainham
Application Details:
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Closing Date: 10:00am on Thursday 8th May
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Interview Date: Thursday 15th May
This is an exciting opportunity for a SENDCO to make a real impact at a thriving secondary school in Rainham. If you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and want to lead a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!
