Special Education Needs Coordinator

GUNUNG ACADEMY is growing its special education needs department to support a wider range of learners across its 700-plus student body, with genuine investment and commitment from school leadership. Inclusion is a real priority here, not a box-ticking exercise, and the SEN coordinator role carries meaningful influence and support. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN professional who wants to shape inclusive practice across a whole school, advocate effectively for students with additional needs, and build a department that makes a genuine, lasting difference to the learners who need it most.

We're hiring a SEN Coordinator to develop individual learning plans, train subject teachers on inclusive practices, and liaise with parents on student support needs across the school. You'll monitor SEN students' progress, advise on classroom accommodations, and work closely with families and external specialists. It suits an experienced SEN professional with strong interpersonal skills who can advocate confidently for students within a mainstream school, coach colleagues on inclusive teaching, and take real ownership of building supportive, effective provision for learners with a range of additional needs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and monitor individual education plans for SEN students
• Train and support subject teachers on inclusive classroom practices
• Liaise with parents and external specialists on student needs
• Track SEN student progress against individualised goals
• Advise on classroom accommodations for specific learning needs
• Review SEN referrals and recommend appropriate support pathways
• Champion inclusive practice across the whole school

What we offer

• School fee discount for staff children
• Professional development support
• Real influence over inclusion
• Medical coverage

Requirements

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Special Education
• At least 3 years of SEN teaching or coordination experience
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with parents and staff
• Comfortable advocating for SEN students within a mainstream structure
• Patient, organised, and genuinely committed to inclusion