Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: L1-L5 depending on experience

A community-driven, high-performing secondary school in Stroud is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable SENCO to lead their SEND provision from September 2025. This role is central to the school's inclusive ethos and student success strategy.

About the Role:
The SENCO will lead on SEND strategy, compliance, and provision, working closely with staff, families, and external agencies. The school supports a range of needs, including ASD, SEMH, SLCN, and SPLD, and has invested significantly in training and inclusion infrastructure.

Main Duties:

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Oversee the SEND register, provision mapping, EHCPs, and interventions

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Line-manage a dedicated team of TAs and LSAs

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Lead staff training and whole-school inclusive pedagogy

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Maintain strong relationships with external professionals and parents

Ideal Candidate:

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Qualified Teacher with NASENCO (or working towards)

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Strong legal and practical knowledge of SEND provision

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Experienced in working with a range of SEND needs and pathways

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Organised, strategic, and empathetic leader

School Information:
Rated Good with Outstanding features, the school values inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing. There is a pastoral hub with sensory space, nurture groups, and a strong safeguarding culture.

Benefits:

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Leadership CPD, coaching, and SEND-specific development

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Collaborative SLT with a commitment to staff wellbeing

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Role autonomy and a strong voice in whole-school planning