SENDCO

Lift Richmond Park, London, SW14 8RG

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 1:55pm

• Date listed

  5 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £64259 - £70473 per annum

SENDCO job summary

Salary: L7 - L11 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: April 2026 or sooner if possible

Lift Richmond Park is seeking an exceptional SENDCo to join our community. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly effective teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career within Lift Schools.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and child-centred SENDCo who will act as a passionate advocate for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. You will be the strategic and operational driving force behind high-quality, inclusive and evidence-based SEND provision across the school.

As SENDCo, you will:

* Lead and manage a team of 7 SEND professionals, providing clear direction, support and professional development
* Coordinate innovative, evidence-based provision for pupils with identified SEND
* Ensure statutory SEND and equality requirements are met with rigour and care
* Work closely with staff to embed inclusive practice across the whole school
* Build strong, trusting partnerships with parents and carers
* Collaborate effectively with a wide range of external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils
* Teach a small allocation, maintaining strong classroom practice and modelling inclusive teaching

The successful candidate will:

* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and SENDCo Accreditation
* Have proven experience as an excellent classroom practitioner
* Demonstrate strong knowledge of SEND legislation, statutory guidance and equality duties
* Have experience of leading and developing staff
* Have experience working collaboratively with parents and external professionals
* Be deeply committed to improving life chances for children with SEND through high expectations and inclusive practice

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference for pupils while developing your leadership career within a supportive and values-driven trust.

Working at Richmond Park Academy

Richmond Park Academy is located in East Sheen, close to Richmond Park, with easy access to Richmond, Kingston, and the West End, all within a 15 to 30-minute journey. The Academy offers excellent benefits to colleagues, including:

* Staff Flexi Time: One designated morning or afternoon each week to work from home
* Two-Week October Half-Term: A generous break to recharge
* ChromeBook Provided: Access to a ChromeBook for efficient teaching and planning
* No Duties: Focus purely on teaching without additional duties
* CPD Twice Weekly: Ongoing professional development with two sessions per week
* Six Wellbeing Mornings: Dedicated mornings each year to prioritise staff well-being

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence April 2026 or sooner if possible. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 3 February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lift Richmond Park

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1039 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lift Richmond Park website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richmond-park-academy

Lift Richmond Park is a thriving secondary school with a sixth form, located in East Sheen near the stunning Richmond Park — the largest of London’s Royal Parks. Our location offers students access to a wealth of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities across Richmond, Kingston, and central London.

Nestled in a vibrant community, with a diverse curriculum that blends academic rigour with creative exploration, we empower students to pursue their passions and develop critical thinking skills. We have unashamedly high aspirations for the students in our care and our outcomes consistently feature in the top 10% of schools in England. We have no doubt that every child who joins us will have every opportunity to reach their full potential and leave us exceptionally well-placed for a happy and successful future. At Richmond Park we cultivate a culture of inclusivity, respect, and innovation, preparing our students not just for exams, but for life.

We are proud of our diverse and talented student body, and equally proud of our dedicated staff. At Lift Richmond we create a ‘can do’ culture, where professional development is prioritised and early career teachers are supported to make an immediate impact.

Ofsted

We are a currently judged to be a 'Good' school and we were last inspected in December 2022. To view all our Ofsted reports please click here

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

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