SENDCO

SENDCO – Shape Ambitious SEN Provision in Outstanding Islington School

Are you ready to transform the future for children with special educational needs? This is the SENDCO opening of a lifetime – an opportunity for an inspiring, impact-driven SEND specialist to galvanise, elevate, and innovate the way SEND support is delivered at a leading Islington primary. If you’re determined to lead, champion, and develop exceptional practice, this school is searching for you: a SENDCO with vision, expertise, and a passion for empowering every learner.
Join a vibrant, forward-thinking school at the heart of Islington, rated Good to Outstanding by Ofsted, where inclusion is more than a word – it’s a mission. Here, you’ll work alongside a dynamic team, access unrivalled continuous professional development, and drive progress in a setting defined by compassion, ambition, and energy. As SENDCO, you’ll experience the very best in collaboration, mentoring, and opportunity – and your impact will be tangible in every success story.
Key Highlights:

Role: SENDCO – lead and innovate SEN provision
Salary: From £180 - £230 Per Day, reflecting experience
Location: Modern, diverse, centrally located Islington primary setting
School Ofsted: Good to Outstanding with strong SEND culture
Exceptional CPD, coaching, and leadership opportunities
Rapid career progression for aspiring leaders and SEN specialists
Ideal for experienced SENDCOs or outstanding SEN teachers aspiring to leadership
Newly refurbished resource bases, state-of-the-art learning technologies

What You'll Be Doing:

Championing the strategic delivery of SEND provision as SENDCO
Coordinating EHCPs, pupil reviews, and multi-agency meetings
Leading and developing the SEN support team and teaching staff
Building relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals
Monitoring pupil progress and driving whole-school inclusion
Updating policies and introducing evidence-led SEN interventions
Delivering bespoke training sessions and INSET workshops on SEN practice

Ideal "SENDCO" for this Islington School:

Thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
UK-trained teacher or experienced SENDCO with relevant qualification (NASENCO preferred)
QTS and strong, recent classroom background
Track record of strong SEN outcomes and impactful leadership
High level of emotional intelligence and empathy
Confident communicator, proactive, and ready to inspire a team
Commitment to professional growth and positive, inclusive values

Why Join This Islington School?:

Be part of a values-driven school with a track record for high standards in SEND
Access to Islington’s best CPD, mentoring, and leadership development
Supportive, diverse staff and a progressive leadership team
State-of-the-art SEN facilities and sensory spaces
A community that celebrates every pupil’s achievements
Direct line to SLT, opportunity to influence school-wide change
Proud record of developing aspiring leaders and career SENDCOs

Ready to take the next leap in your SENDCO career? If you want to be the driving force behind inclusion and innovation in Islington, apply now. This is your chance to shape a generation, develop your own leadership, and leave a mark in a thriving, supportive school community.
How to Apply

Ready to take the next bold step in your SEN teaching career? We’re moving swiftly—interviews are underway and places are filling up fast. If you’re passionate about SENDCO or SEN School Teacher roles in Islington, submit your application without delay to secure your chance to join a dynamic, supportive team. Don’t wait—opportunities like this are snapped up quickly!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Inner London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!