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 and 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 ..... full job details .....