Havering Schools Jobs
Group SENDCO
- Employer: Upminster Infant and Junior Schools
- Reference: UIJS/26/336920
Hornchurch Academy Trust
Upminster Infant & Junior Schools
We Learn and Grow Together
St. Mary’s Lane
Upminster
Essex RM14 3BS
Tel: 01708 227320
Email: enquiries@uis.havering.sch.uk
Website: www.uis.havering.sch.uk
Group SENDCO
Employer: Hornchurch Academy Trust - Upminster Infant & Junior Schools
Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale + £4,000 SEND allowance p.a.
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
The Hornchurch Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Group SENDCO to support the SEND improvement team.
The role of the Group SENDCO will play an important part in supporting the development of Inclusion within the Trust. The Group SENDCO will lead and manage SEND provision across Upminster Infant School and Upminster Junior School, under the direction of the Director of SEND & Inclusion.
As well as making a significant contribution to the strategic direction of Inclusion, they will be responsible for:
- Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the two schools, ensuring an inclusive environment for all pupils
- Identify and assess pupils with additional needs at an early stage, supporting timely intervention
- Develop, implement and regularly review Individual Learning Plan and EHCP provision, including annual reviews.
- Work closely with class teachers to adapt teaching strategies and support adaptive learning
- Liaise effectively with parents and carers to build strong partnerships and support pupil outcomes
- Coordinate with external agencies
- Provide training, advice and practical support to staff on SEND and inclusive classroom practice
- Monitor pupil progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
- Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance with SEND legislation and guidance
As part of Hornchurch Academy Trust, we can offer you:
- Enhanced career development opportunities, working across the Trust schools.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to support career progression.
- Mentoring support from an experienced and supportive team of staff and access to trained wellbeing mentors in all schools.
- Continuous service granted to joining staff.
- Employee Assistance Programme, including face to face counselling, financial, family and legal advice.
- 24 hour access to online Wellbeing support App.
If you are interested in this post and require further details, email the Director of SEND & Inclusion directly on agillham@hornchurchacademy.org.uk who will give you further details about this new role and exciting opportunity. Visits are welcomed.
Please complete an application form online, no CV’s will be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 18th May 2026, 12pm
Interviews to be held: TBA
Early applications are both welcomed and advised. Please be aware we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we received sufficient applications for the role.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
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