Deputy SENCO

Smart Teachers is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Deputy SENDCO to join a forward-thinking, inclusive secondary school in South East London from September 2025.

About the role

The Role:

• Lead on the annual EHCP review process for a cohort of students

• Support the analysis of SEND data, specialist assessments, and target setting

• Collaborate with curriculum leaders to maintain a high-quality inclusive offer at KS3 and KS4

• Deliver targeted interventions and model high-quality SEND teaching

• Support the professional development of staff working with SEND students

• Play an integral role in transition planning across key stages

About the school

The School Offers:

• A vibrant and inclusive learning environment

• A cohesive and supportive SEND team with experienced leadership

• Extensive CPD and leadership development opportunities

• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of students with additional needs

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Deputy SENCO you will:

• Hold QTS and a relevant degree
• Have a SEND qualification or willingness to undertake one
• Demonstrate successful teaching experience across KS3/KS4 (KS2 experience also welcome)
• Show knowledge of best practice in SEND provision, differentiation, and curriculum design
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills
• Have a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].