Secondary - SENCO - Reed : Job Details

Role: SENDCoLocation: Surrey/RedhillContract: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £169.61ph – £241.18ph (M1 – UPS1 Fringe)Hours: 40/weekStart Date: ASAP (Interviews from September)

A new specialist secondary school for students aged 11–16 with Autism-related needs opens in September 2025. The school offers a tailored curriculum, small classes, and strong therapeutic support.

Join as SENDCo to help shape the school from the ground up. You’ll lead on SEND provision, curriculum, assessment, careers, and transitions, working closely with the Head of School. Occasional travel to a nearby satellite site is required.

• Lead SEND strategy and EHCP delivery
• Oversee curriculum planning and staff CPD
• Manage access arrangements and exams
• Coordinate careers education and post-16 transitions
• Liaise with families, agencies, and external partners
• Support strategic development and school improvement

• QTS or QTLS

• Training in Autism, Dyslexia, etc.
• Leadership/management qualification
• NPQSL/NPQH/SENDCo (or willingness to complete within 2 years)

• Strong teaching background in SEND or relevant key stages
• Experience turning policy into practice
• Leadership in inclusion or school improvement
• Effective team and conflict management
• Skilled communicator across audiences
• Successful collaboration with external agencies

How to Apply

Please click apply and attach you most recent, up to date CV and cover letter. If possible, please include full employment and education history. Pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS will apply for successful applications.