SENCO

Smart Teachers is working in partnership with a large, inclusive secondary academy in East London to recruit a dedicated and experienced SENCO to lead and develop SEND provision across the school.

About the role

The SENCO will have strategic and operational responsibility for SEND provision across the school, ensuring that students with SEND receive high-quality, inclusive education and are supported to make strong progress.

The role involves leading SEND practice, managing statutory processes, supporting staff with inclusive teaching strategies, and working closely with senior leaders, families, and external agencies. The SENCO will also contribute to whole-school improvement and promote a culture of high expectations for all learners.

This role includes leadership responsibility and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive and ambitious school environment.

About the school

The school is a mixed 11–16 secondary academy serving a diverse community in East London and is part of a forward-thinking multi-academy trust. It is a rapidly improving school with strong leadership, clear systems, and a shared commitment to excellence and inclusion.

The school has a higher-than-average proportion of students with SEND and places a strong emphasis on early identification, inclusive practice, and collaboration with external agencies. An additionally resourced provision supports students with EHCPs for autism spectrum conditions and social communication needs, focusing on independence, preparation for adulthood, and academic achievement.

Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, trust-wide professional development, and a clear focus on staff wellbeing.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SENCO you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Be a qualified SENCO (or willing to complete the NASENCO qualification)
• Have experience supporting students with a wide range of SEND
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
• Be committed to inclusive education and high expectations for all students

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

• Suitable SENCO 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].