Do you have significant experience of leading and managing within a SEND environment?
Do you believe that there are no limits to student achievement?

We would like to appoint an outstanding and inspirational person as SENDCo to lead, develop and support effective practice for students with identified barriers to their learning. As an Associate Leader in the school you will work closely with the senior leadership teams within and across the Trust. Bushey Meads School provides education for the full ability range of students, including 112 students with an EHCP and 20 identified students with social communication difficulties, including
autism who access our Special Resource Provision. In this crucial leadership position, you will use a dynamic skill set as you support the staff to ensure learners' progress, working closely with families as we strive to ensure that individual student needs, interests and abilities are recognised and met and all are encouraged to be independent, resilient and able to make positive life choices.

What we are looking for:

●        A professional who is confident with using data to evaluate the impact of support and intervention needed

●        A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all

●        Someone with excellent numeracy and communication skills both written and oral

●        An individual who has worked in a SEND environment within a secondary school is preferable

●        A qualified SENDCo who is knowledgeable with the legal requirements of SEND

Why choose our school? 

·         We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs 

·         Strong links with local primary schools have been established and good practice and ideas are shared 

·         Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by 

·         Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery 

·         Free gym membership to all employees across the Bushey St James Trust 

·         Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters 

Eye Care Voucher Scheme

          Bike2work scheme

If you would like to discuss the role please contact Rosie Dean, HR and Recruitment Administrator on 020 8955 8833. 

To apply for this full-time post please send in a completed application form along with a covering letter, addressed to Mr J Turner, Executive Principal.  Your completed application form and letter should be returned to the school by post or by email to:  recruitment@busheymeads.org.uk by the deadline.  Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date for applications:    Tuesday 21^st April 2026 (9am)

                                         Interviews:     TBC        

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early application is advised.

Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pe-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.