SENCo - Mainstream Secondary

Salary/Rate:£55,000 - £65,000
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Newham
County:North East London
Type of Role:SENCO/Inclusion Manager
Job ref:9612
Post Date:03.06.25
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About the Role

Mainstream Secondary SENCo

Salary up to £60k

September 2025

 

A large, vibrant and multi cultural Secondary school in Newham are seeking a SENCo to join their welcoming team for September. This is essentially a non-teaching SENCo role, as the only teaching involved will be through interventions to children with SEN/SEMH. 

This school is an Outstanding and highly thought of school within Newham, with a very high standard to the students education, however they are now looking to become an all round inclusive school and require and experienced SENCo to support them within that vision. This would mean you would have a hand in implementing SEN structures and curriculum to meet the children's level of education, bringing forward ideas to form an inclusive curriculum to SLT meetings, being creative and supporting their vision. 

You will be required to have NASENCO qualification or equivalent for this position and ideally have Secondary experience. 

If this opportunity fits with your current career circumstances and ambition, please contact us to discuss how we can guide and advise you going forward. Whether it is this specific role or other SEND opportunities, we can help you find the right next step for your career.

Please get in touch if you want to hear more about this or our other SEND teaching opportunities. You can get in touch by responding to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or calling us on 0203 011 4848 and ask for Elise. 

We are very different in our approach as you will see from the voices reviewing and recommending us. If you would like your journey so far to be recognised and respected, Parker Smith Inclusion is the right partner for you and your future.

At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 350 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right leadership opportunities for exceptional educators.

Benefits of PS Inclusion supporting you in your SEND role search.

  • Tailored School Matches – We carefully match you with schools that align with your experience and career aspirations.
  • Exclusive Opportunities – Many of our roles are exclusive to Parker Smith Inclusion. That’s how much our schools trust our service and knowledge.
  • Expert Knowledge – Our strong relationships with schools and trusts mean we can provide valuable insight into the school’s history, leadership structure, and culture.
  • Transparent Pay Structure – All long-term roles are PAYE only, with no hidden umbrella costs. Your salary is matched from the beginning of your contract.
  • Comprehensive Interview Support – We offer detailed interview preparation, increasing your chances of success.
  • Specialist Settings – Opportunities in schools supporting children and young people with SEMH, EBSA, PMLD, SLD, ASC, Complex Needs, and MLD.

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