Munira Salah
London, UK
Summary
Experienced educational leader with over 13 years' experience supporting young people through education, wellbeing and personalised support. Currently working as a SENDCo, I lead SEND and inclusion across a secondary school of 612 students, overseeing provision for 150 students with additional needs while working closely with families and multidisciplinary professionals to improve outcomes.
My career has included leadership roles as Head of Year, Head of History, Deputy SENDCo and SENDCo, providing extensive experience of safeguarding, pastoral leadership, staff management and supporting young people through key stages of their development. I have significant experience coordinating complex casework, leading statutory processes and building positive relationships with students, families and external agencies to ensure young people receive the support they need to thrive.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
SENDCo
Trinity Academy
2024.01 - 2026.07
- Lead the strategic development of SEND and inclusion, line managing a team of six staff and driving high-quality provision across the school.
- Analyse attendance, behaviour, attainment and wellbeing data to identify emerging needs and coordinate targeted and specialist support.
- Successfully coordinate Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs), Annual Reviews, Local Authority consultations and funding applications, ensuring compliance with statutory timescales and guidance.
- Lead the school's JCQ Access Arrangements process, applying national regulations to ensure students receive appropriate examination support.
- Chair and coordinate multidisciplinary meetings involving Educational Psychologists, CAMHS, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Children's Social Care, Place2Be and Local Authority professionals to develop joined-up support for young people.
- Work closely with safeguarding, pastoral and behaviour teams to respond proactively to changing student needs and coordinate timely interventions.
- Successfully support transitions into specialist educational provision where evidence demonstrates this is in the young person's best interests.
Head of History | Head of Year | Deputy SENDCo
Ark Acton Academy
2017.01 - 2024.01
- Progressed through a series of leadership roles spanning curriculum, pastoral care and whole-school inclusion, demonstrating increasing responsibility and impact.
- Led the History department, driving curriculum development, teaching and learning, and strategies to improve student outcomes.
- Provided pastoral leadership as Head of Year, supporting attendance, behaviour, safeguarding, wellbeing and personal development while building strong relationships with students and families.
- Supported the strategic leadership of SEND as Deputy SENDCo, promoting inclusive classroom practice, coordinating interventions and contributing to statutory SEND processes.
- Worked collaboratively with families, teachers and external professionals to develop personalised support and improve outcomes for young people.
- Used attendance, attainment, behaviour and wellbeing data to identify emerging needs and inform targeted interventions.
Teacher of History
The Harefield Academy
2014.01 - 2017.01
- Delivered engaging History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, promoting high expectations and strong academic progress.
- Built positive relationships with students and families, supporting both academic achievement and personal development.
- Supported students attending a football academy to successfully balance the demands of elite sport alongside their education.
- Worked collaboratively with pastoral colleagues to ensure academy students maintained attendance, engagement and academic progress while pursuing high-performance sporting commitments.
Teaching Assistant
Harrow High School
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Supported students with a diverse range of learning needs through classroom support and targeted interventions.
- Worked alongside teaching staff to promote inclusive practice and improve student engagement and progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, laying the foundations for my career in pastoral leadership and inclusion.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), Merit
St Mary's University
2021.10 - 2022.08
PGCE - Citizenship (Pass), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Middlesex University
2013.09 - 2014.07
BA (Hons) - International Relations with History, 2:1
University of Westminster
2007.09 - 2010.07
Skills
- Safeguarding
- Student Wellbeing
- Building Positive Relationships
- Pastoral Leadership
- Leadership
- Communication
- Working with Families
- Multi-Agency Working
- Problem Solving
- Organisation
- Transition Planning
- Staff Management
- Project Coordination
- Adaptability
- Data Analysis
- Statutory Compliance
Interests
Football, Educational Leadership, Young People's Wellbeing
Professional Recognition
Shortlisted – Lambeth SENDCo of the Year (2025/26)
Professional Development
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Place2Be Mental Health Lead Qualification
- Enhanced DBS
Professional Highlights
- Lead SEND and inclusion across a secondary school of 612 students.
- Oversee provision for 150 students with SEND, including 28 EHCPs.
- Line manage and develop a team of six staff.
- Successfully secure Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Local Authority funding.
- Coordinate successful transitions into specialist educational provision.
- Lead statutory SEND processes and JCQ examination access arrangements.
- Chair multidisciplinary meetings with education, health and social care professionals.
- Shortlisted for Lambeth SENDCo of the Year (2025/26).
Accomplishments
Shortlisted – Lambeth SENDCo of the Year (2025/26)
Recognised for contribution to SEND leadership and improving outcomes for young people across a London borough comprising more than 100 education settings.
Certification
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Place2Be Mental Health Lead Qualification
- Enhanced DBS
Affiliations
- Football • Strength Training & Fitness • History • Supporting Young People
Timeline
SENDCo
Trinity Academy
2024.01 - 2026.07
Postgraduate Certificate - National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), Merit
St Mary's University
2021.10 - 2022.08
Head of History | Head of Year | Deputy SENDCo
Ark Acton Academy
2017.01 - 2024.01
Teacher of History
The Harefield Academy
2014.01 - 2017.01
PGCE - Citizenship (Pass), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Middlesex University
2013.09 - 2014.07
Teaching Assistant
Harrow High School
2011.01 - 2013.01
BA (Hons) - International Relations with History, 2:1
University of Westminster
2007.09 - 2010.07