Head of Inclusion & SENCo

Head of Inclusion & SENCo

Vacancy: Head of Inclusion & SENCo

Salary Range: Leadership range L10 – L15

Start Date: September 2025

We are looking for a Head of Inclusion & SENCo to join our Senior Leadership Team at a secondary school in Southwark. This key role oversees whole-school inclusion and leads our SEND provision.

This is a chance to make a real difference for students and the wider school community. Our school has a strong track record of academic excellence and high expectations, providing a supportive and focused environment for both staff and students.

You will lead the SEND department, ensuring outstanding support for all SEND students. With a growing Sixth Form and a commitment to continuous improvement, it’s an exciting time to

The successful candidate will:

Holds both a NASENCO and QTS as well as experience of working in a similar post for at least a year in a secondary school Join a forward-looking, high achieving school Contribute to the wider improvement of the school. Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills Be a driven and professional person, committed to their students as well as supporting their colleagues.  

 What we can offer you:

Constant feedback outlines that the school is welcoming, friendly and supportive. Opportunities and encouragement to develop both personally and professionally. You can ensure that your well-being is a high priority A fantastic location with excellent transport links including the Windrush Line and Overground services  

Our Secondary School is an outstanding school where:

It is a pleasure to teach and students are ambitious and aspire to be the very best Staff have exceptionally high standards and expectations Senior Leaders and teachers are passionate about making a difference Governors are strongly supportive of the school.  

Our Secondary School is an outstanding, oversubscribed school with a reputation for excellence. (Ofsted 2018). We are strongly committed to the ongoing professional development of all staff.

Please note that as a school, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. All applicants must have a Qualified Teacher Status awarded by the British Department of Education.

Head of Inclusion & SENCo – How to apply

To apply for this Head of Inclusion & SENCo opportunity, send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Head of Inclusion & SENCo, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Head of Inclusion & SENCo will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. Head of Inclusion & SENCo opportunity post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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