Senior Leader: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator

St Mark's Catholic School, Hounslow, TW3 3EJ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April or September 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £67,177.00 - £72,009.00 Annually (Actual) SCALE: L9 -12 (OUTER LONDON LEADERSHIP PAY SCALE)

Senior Leader: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator job summary

SENIOR LEADER: SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES CO-ORDINATOR REQUIRED FOR APRIL OR SEP 2026

FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

SCALE: L9 -12 (OUTER LONDON LEADERSHIP PAY SCALE)

Are you a visionary leader committed to breaking down barriers to learning? St Mark’s Catholic School is seeking a Senior Leader for SEND to join our Extended Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic future of SEND in an inclusive environment where every child is empowered to excel. As the senior leader for SEND, you will advocate for students with SEND needs, ensuring that the quality of provision leads to exceptional progress.

St. Mark’s was graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, and inspectors praised our ambition for all pupils, including SEND. Students are respectful, motivated to learn, and they achieve consistently high examination results.

The Senior Leader for SEND will attend SLT meetings and will work closely with the SLT in the following areas:

Strategic Direction: Contributing to the overall vision and school improvement plan, ensuring the inclusion policy is embedded in St Mark’s Mission Statement and core values.

Leadership and Management: Leading and managing a team of Learning Support Assistants, and providing professional guidance to all other teachers.

Accountability: Being accountable for the performance, progress, and outcomes of pupils with SEND to the Headteacher and governors.

The full Job Description is attached. There will be a small teaching commitment in the role, based on the successful applicant’s subject background. We would ideally like the successful candidate to start in April, but this is negotiable.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Can translate SEND legislation into practical, classroom-based excellence.
• Has the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with key stakeholders.
• Is passionate about working with young people and committed to an inclusive approach to learning.
• Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why join St Mark’s?

• Exceptional Environment: Graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas (2022). Ofsted noted: “Leaders are determined that all pupils will be given the opportunities they need to succeed.”
• A Culture of Respect: Our students are motivated, polite, and eager to learn. St Mark’s is friendly and welcoming with a strong Catholic ethos.
• Professional Learning and wellbeing: We offer high-quality professional development and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

St. Mark’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people . All appointments are subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check. References will be requested prior to interview.
St Mark’s is committed to work to become a truly anti-racist school for the benefit of every member of the school community. We are committed to the elimination of discrimination within our learning environment. Our school is dedicated to ensuring that individuals are not disadvantaged because of their race, culture, ethnicity, national, religious background, or any other protected characteristic. ​

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 St Mark's Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1215 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mark's Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mark-s-catholic-school

Thank you for your interest in the current vacancies at St. Mark’s Catholic School. St. Mark’s is recognised as being one of the top non-selective secondary schools in the country and in our recent Ofsted Inspection (September 2022) we achieved ‘outstanding’ in every category. Inspectors witnessed the 'Everyday Excellence' at St. Mark's, and they were complimentary about all aspects of our provision. Inspectors noted that:

“Pupils thrive at this school. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and they are determined that all pupils will be given the opportunities they need to succeed. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary, and pupils show high levels of respect to each other, to staff and to visitors. The work of the school is held in high regard by others, and leaders share their practice with other schools in the trust and in the diocese.” (Ofsted)

The Catholic ethos is at the heart of all that we do in St Mark’s, and we were also judged to be outstanding in every category in the most recent Diocesan Inspection (December 2018).

St. Mark’s enjoys an outstanding reputation for academic achievement based on a consistent record of excellent examination results. We are proud of the exceptional progress that our pupils make, and we are committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning throughout the curriculum. Our staff are central to the success of the school. They are experienced, highly skilled, and professional. St. Mark’s is a truly inclusive community, and we celebrate our pupils’ achievements, together with providing outstanding pastoral support. Our students have an excellent work ethic, are polite and respectful. We expect all pupils to work hard, to show respect and courtesy for others and to take pride in their appearance. The continuing success of St. Mark’s School is based on a positive partnership between parents, and they are overwhelming supportive of the school and appreciate the commitment of staff.

St. Mark’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check. References will be requested prior to interview.

St Mark’s is committed to work to become a truly anti-racist school for the benefit of every member of the school community. We are committed to the elimination of discrimination in our organisation, curriculum and learning environment. Our school is dedicated to ensuring that individuals and groups are not disadvantaged because of their race, culture, ethnicity, national, religious background, or any other protected characteristic. ​

We warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. All applications will be considered solely on merit, and we will be using the Person Specifications and Job Descriptions when shortlisting.

For any further application details or any queries please email Sarah Gregory, Headteacher's P.A., gregorys@st-marks.hounslow.sch.uk or via phone on 0208 577 3600.

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