Senior School Administrator

VNA Education is working in partnership with a rapidly improving secondary school to appoint an outstanding SENCO to lead and develop an ambitious, inclusive and high-impact SEND provision. This is a key leadership role for a qualified SENCO who can operate strategically, lead staff with credibility, and ensure that students with SEND achieve exceptional progress, outcomes and independence within both mainstream and specialist settings The Role * Provide strategic leadership of SEND provision across the school * Hold shared accountability for the progress, wellbeing and inclusion of vulnerable learners * Lead and develop high-quality Quality First Teaching and targeted intervention * Oversee statutory processes for EHCPs, reviews and compliance * Use data, assessment and specialist evidence to identify need, track progress and drive improvement * Work closely with SLT, pastoral teams and teaching staff to embed inclusive practice at scale * Lead multi-agency collaboration with parents, external professionals and local authorities * Play a central role in transition, reintegration and preparation for adulthood * Contribute to trust-wide SEND strategy, sharing best practice beyond the school Leadership & Culture * Set a clear vision for high expectations and inclusive excellence * Lead, coach and develop staff, modelling expert SEND practice * Disseminate research-informed strategies to improve outcomes for students with SEND * Ensure consistency, clarity and accountability across SEND systems and provision * Advocate relentlessly for students while maintaining robust professional judgement The ideal candidate * Holds QTS and the SENCO qualification (or is willing to undertake it) * Has strong experience supporting SEND learners in a secondary setting * Demonstrates proven ability to lead teams and influence whole-school practice * Is highly skilled in data analysis, statutory processes and quality assurance * Communicates with confidence, empathy and authority with all stakeholders * Is committed to safeguarding, equity and life-changing outcomes for young people VNA Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialised consultancy dedicated to connecting teachers and support staff with both short-term and long-term opportunities in primary, secondary, and special education schools across London and the Home Counties. We prioritise safer recruitment practices and conduct thorough checks on all candidates we represent