SENCO

Smart Teachers is seeking to appoint a passionate and visionary Head of Department to lead a well-established Communication and Autism Resource Provision (ARP) within a thriving East London secondary school

About the role

• Lead a specialist ARP supporting students in Years 7–11 with ASD, including high-functioning autism and language/communication needs

• Provide strategic leadership of curriculum, staff and student support within the provision

• Work closely with the wider school to ensure inclusive and ambitious outcomes

• Develop high-quality teaching and learning practices tailored to neurodiverse learners

• Liaise with external agencies, families and key stakeholders to support pupil progress

About the school

• Oversubscribed, inclusive secondary school with a well-established reputation for excellence

• Consistently within the top 10% of schools nationally for student outcomes

• Warm and supportive leadership with a culture of high expectations

• Strong commitment to SEND, with a track record of effective ARP provision

• Excellent facilities, including dedicated spaces for intervention, therapy and communication-based support

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SENCO you will:

• Is an experienced SEND practitioner with a strong understanding of autism and social communication needs
• Has a proven record of strong classroom practice and leadership within a specialist or mainstream setting
• Believes in the potential of all students and champions inclusive, aspirational education
• Can lead, motivate and inspire a team to deliver high-impact teaching and support
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with students, staff and parents

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable SENCO experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].