Dovetail & Slate
SENCo
SENCo at Dovetail & Slate, based in South East, paying £45,885 - £53,196 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £45,885 - £53,196 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teacher
About 12% above the going rate for teacher
Reference 190675
About the role
SENCo
Permanent
Location: the South East
Salary: £45,884.99 per annum
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you an experienced SENCO or SEND professional looking for your next opportunity within a further education provider?
About the Role
Working with a further education provider in the South East, you'll lead the strategic and day-to-day delivery of SEND support, ensuring learners with additional needs receive the provision, adjustments and support they need to succeed.
You'll work closely with local authorities, families and external agencies, and liaise with curriculum teams to embed inclusive teaching across the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the college.
- Leading on EHCP consultations, annual reviews and placements.
- Working closely with local authorities, families and external agencies.
- Liaising with curriculum teams to support inclusive teaching.
- Advising on reasonable adjustments and SEND legislation.
- Leading, supporting and developing the SEND / Support for Learning team.
- Monitoring learner support, progress and outcomes.
- Overseeing specialist agencies and individual learner provision.
- Managing SEND funding and high-needs processes.
- Leading staff training and promoting inclusive teaching practice.
- Monitoring and improving the quality of SEND provision.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Strong further education SEND experience
- Experience as a SENCO, SEND Manager, SEN Lead, ALS Manager or similar
- Strong knowledge of EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice
- Experience working with local authorities and external agencies
- Experience leading or managing SEND / learning support teams
- Strong understanding of inclusive teaching and reasonable adjustments
- Experience using data to monitor learner outcomes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- DfE-approved SENCO qualification, such as NASENCO
Desirable (but not essential):
- Teaching qualification, or willingness to obtain one
If you're an experienced FE SENCO or SEND leader looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
Reference: 190675 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 5 Dec 2026 · Listed via Dovetail & Slate
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