SENCO

Job Title:

SENCO

Location:

Braintree

Hours:

Full-time
Salary:
Leadership Scale L4–L8 (£53,602 – £59,167)

Contract:

Permanent

Start Date:

ASAP

About the role:

A highly successful and heavily oversubscribed secondary academy in North Essex is seeking an experienced SENCO to join its leadership team. This is a senior role with responsibility for leading and developing SEND provision across the school, ensuring students with additional needs are fully supported to achieve strong outcomes.

The school is part of a well-established and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, with a strong ethos around inclusion, high expectations, and staff development. The successful candidate will work within a well-resourced specialist learning environment and alongside an experienced, supportive leadership team.

Key responsibilities:

* Strategic leadership of SEND provision across KS3–KS5

* Oversight of EHCPs, annual reviews, and statutory SEND processes

* Working closely with SLT, teaching staff, support teams, families, and external agencies

* Monitoring progress and outcomes for students with SEND

* Leading and developing inclusive practice across the school

The successful candidate will have:

* Significant experience working as a SENCO

* Strong secondary school experience

* Proven leadership and impact in SEND provision

* Excellent knowledge of SEND legislation and best practice

* The ability to influence, support, and challenge colleagues effectively

* QTS is strongly preferred due to the leadership nature of the role

What’s on offer:

* Leadership salary (L4–L8) depending on experience

* A permanent, senior position within a stable and supportive trust

* Excellent resources and opportunities for professional development

* The chance to make a genuine, long-term impact on students’ lives