SENDCO

Nightingale Primary School, London, E18 1PL

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L2 - L6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Nightingale Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced SENDCO to join the leadership team in our three-form entry primary school. We are looking for a highly skilled teacher and able leader who is committed to our ethos and values. You will have the opportunity to lead SEND across the school, with the support of our AHT for Inclusion and Pastoral Needs and our Infant Inclusion Co-ordinator. This is a non-class based role, but there will be a small teaching commitment with SEND pupils and teaching to model good practice to others.

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to the professional development of our staff and who are able to access training through Redbridge Education Partnership, the National College and other organisations to support them in the role and their ongoing development as leaders.

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.

Visas cannot 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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification,
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS),
medical,
online and social media,
prohibition from teaching,
right to work,
satisfactory references,
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SENDCO Advert - Mar 2026.pdf - 199 KB (opens in new tab)

JD SENDCO - March 2026.pdf - 138 KB (opens in new tab)

About Nightingale Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 692 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nightingale Primary School website
• Email address: nicki.poli@redbridge.gov.uk
• Phone number: 020 8989 9987
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nightingale-primary-school-e18-1pl

Nightingale Primary School is located on a large site in a leafy, green suburb of East London, whilst also affording all the opportunities of quick access to the amenities of Central and East London. We are committed to providing our children with excellent opportunities academically, in exploring their wider interests and talents and in their personal development.
 

Arranging a visit to Nightingale Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicki.poli@redbridge.gov.uk.

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