Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDco)

Required for September 2026 the SENDCo will lead and develop high-quality provision for
students with special educational needs and disabilities across Ranelagh School. The
postholder will ensure that students with SEND are known valued included appropriately
supported and academically challenged enabling them to flourish as members of the school
community.

The postholder will work strategically and operationally to ensure that SEND provision is
effective compliant ambitious and rooted in inclusive practice. They will support colleagues
to understand and meet students needs through high-quality teaching evidence-informed
intervention effective use of additional adults and strong partnership with families and
external professionals.

Ranelagh is an 11-18 coeducational Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed
and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and positive school ethos. The
school has had four outstanding Ofsted reports but we are not complacent and as such the
provision for professional learning and development is something of which we are all very
proud.
Please do take time to read the job description and person specification for this role as only
applications that demonstrate they meet the specified criteria will be considered.
Potential candidates may also wish to know that our admissions policy enables the school to
prioritise the admission of children of staff recruited to posts in which there is a demonstrable
skill shortage.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects
all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an
enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.

If you are interested in learning more about the position please contact the Headteacher via
the School Office on or by emailing

Closing date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at midday