Flexzo Teach
SENDCO (SEND Coordinator)
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Flexzo Teach | SENDCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
We connect passionate SEND leaders directly with local educational provisions dedicated to high-quality, personalized support. Register today to join the talent pool for a rare founding SENDCO opportunity at a brand-new independent special school in Leeds.
This setting caters to a small, capped cohort of 25 pupils aged 11–16 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) - specifically those with autism, ADHD, and moderate learning difficulties. If you are a proactive, resilient leader who thrives in a calm, structured, relationship-led environment, this founding role offers the perfect space to shape, implement, and oversee the SEND strategy from the ground up.
Why Join Flexzo Teach?
- Connect straight with school founders and directors - no agency middlemen or payroll deductions.
- Establish your own daily or hourly rates with full transparency, or negotiate permanent/long-term terms directly.
- Manage your application, communication, and interview scheduling transparently through our platform.
- Lead the SEND strategy for a non-traditional, high-support setting that truly transforms young people's lives.
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About the Role & Responsibilities
As the founding SENDCO, you will work closely with the new Headteacher and Directors to drive quality, shape the school's inclusive culture, and secure a strong first Ofsted outcome. Your daily autonomy will involve:
- Designing, implementing, and overseeing adapted curriculum plans and the overarching SEND strategy for the provision.
- Taking full ownership of managing and writing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and conducting rigorous annual reviews.
- Supporting, developing, and inspiring a small, dedicated staff team of educators and HLTAs to deliver strong, relationship-led practices.
- Ensuring the school meticulously meets all SEND Code of Practice requirements and independent school standards.
- Working effectively alongside parents, external multi-agency support networks, and local authorities.
What You Need
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS is essential, alongside the National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCO) qualification (or a willingness to complete it within the statutory timeframe).
- A proven track record as a SENDCO or Assistant SENDCO, preferably within a specialist SEND setting, independent special school, or PRU.
- Deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, with specific skills in supporting young people with autism, ADHD, and moderate learning difficulties.
- The ability to thrive in a brand-new, founding environment where you have the vision to design robust SEND processes alongside an already established staff team.
- A valid right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to undergo safer recruitment screening).
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How It Works
- Upload your CV to the Flexzo Teach platform.
- Your profile will be delivered straight to the Leeds school’s decision-makers for upcoming term starts and strategic consultations.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by the school directors for interviews.
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