SENDCo – Lead Inclusive Education at an Outstanding Independent School

Full-Time | Permanent | September 2026 | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced SEND leader ready to shape an outstanding provision?

Can you inspire colleagues while transforming outcomes for students with additional needs?

Looking for a school where innovation, inclusion and professional development go hand in hand?

KPI Education is proud to be partnering with a leading independent school to recruit an exceptional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) to join their thriving campus on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious SEND professional to lead an established provision within a modern learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll drive an inclusive strategy that ensures every learner receives the personalised support they need to flourish academically and personally.

The Role

As SENDCo, you will:

• Lead and develop the school's SEND strategy and provision across the campus.
• Ensure students with additional needs receive high-quality, personalised support.
• Manage and develop a team of Teaching Assistants and Learning Support staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to embed inclusive classroom practice.
• Design and oversee bespoke intervention programmes that accelerate progress.
• Coordinate EHCP provision, annual reviews and partnerships with external agencies.
• Lead on Access Arrangements and examination support.
• Monitor student progress, ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners with SEND.
• Support staff through coaching, lesson observations and professional development.

We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A minimum of three years' teaching experience
• NASENCO or NPQ for SENDCo (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, physical disabilities and a wide range of additional learning needs
• Proven leadership experience managing support staff and improving SEND provision
• Strong knowledge of EHCPs, Access Arrangements and statutory SEND processes
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for inclusive education
• High expectations and a genuine commitment to improving life chances for every learner

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay structure
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Permanent, full-time position
• Outstanding professional development and leadership training
• State-of-the-art classrooms with cutting-edge technology
• Highly motivated students with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning
• Outstanding work-life balance with minimal evening commitments
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across a nationally recognised network of schools
• Genuine career progression within a growing organisation

This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative school that places student wellbeing, personalised learning and professional excellence at the heart of everything it does.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced SEND leader ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV and a covering letter to Ryan at KPI Education today. Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

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