SENCO & Designated Safeguarding Lead

SENCO & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Location: North London
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded independent preparatory school in North London as SENCO & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

This senior leadership position offers the chance to shape and develop the school's inclusive provision within a warm, nurturing environment where every child is known as an individual. With small class sizes, excellent staff-to-pupil ratios and a strong pastoral ethos, the school is committed to ensuring every pupil feels supported, valued and able to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As SENCO & DSL, you will:

• Lead and develop SEND provision across the school
• Manage EHCPs, annual reviews and relationships with external agencies
• Support teachers with inclusive classroom strategies and targeted interventions
• Act as the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Lead mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes

The School Offers

• Salary of up to £50,000, dependent on experience
• Generous school holiday entitlement
• Matched pension contributions
• Enhanced wellbeing and protection benefits
• A supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a close-knit school community

This role would suit an experienced SENCO looking to take the next step in their career or an established leader seeking a rewarding opportunity within a highly respected independent school where pastoral care and inclusion are at the heart of everything they do.

If you'd like to find out more, we'd love to hear from you. For further details, contact Joseph at Connaught Education.

Connaught Education - The Independent Schools Specialists

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.