SENCO - Outstanding Secondary School - Leicester

SENCO – Outstanding Secondary School – Leicester

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information:
This is an 11–18 Outstanding Ofsted Rated School located in Leicester, renowned for its excellence in inclusive education, SEND provision, and whole-school support systems. The school serves a richly diverse community with a wide range of learning needs, and it has earned national recognition for its innovative approach to personalisation and inclusion.

The school environment is warm and structured, with outstanding behaviour and a calming, purposeful climate for learning. Classrooms are well-equipped, SEND support rooms have been newly refurbished, and specialist staff work seamlessly together to ensure every child—regardless of need—can succeed.

Leadership prioritises SEND as a whole-school responsibility, and the SENCO plays a central role in shaping both strategic and day-to-day practice. The school invests heavily in training, including speech and language development, autism awareness, EAL support, dyslexia training, and trauma-informed practice. Staff wellbeing is prioritised, and collaboration is embedded throughout all departments.

SEND Department:
The SEND department is one of the strongest in the region. It includes a team of specialist teaching assistants, HLTAs, intervention tutors, a SEND administrator, and external partnerships with therapists, educational psychologists, and health professionals.

As the SENCO, you will lead this department and oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of SEND support across the school. Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the SEND strategy and ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Managing EHCP processes, including reviews, assessments, and liaison with external agencies.
• Overseeing targeted interventions, literacy and numeracy support, and personalised learning pathways.
• Training teaching staff to deliver high-quality inclusive teaching.
• Supporting families and maintaining strong home-school communication.
• Working with safeguarding, pastoral teams, and leadership to ensure the holistic support of all learners.
• Ensuring accurate provision mapping and SEND documentation.

Requirements:
• NASENCO qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and inclusive practice.
• Experience supporting young people with a range of needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and influence staff.

Application – SENCO
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.