SENCO

Overview

SENCO – Champion SEND Leadership at Ambitious Croydon School

Seize this rare opening to elevate your SENCO career in a stimulating, supportive Croydon secondary that prides itself on transformative student impact. As the new SENCO, you’ll spearhead genuine inclusion—shaping policy, leading interventions, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional learning experiences for every child. We're searching for a driven, visionary SENCO who thrives on challenge, innovation, and making an undeniable difference.

Expect to be at the heart of the school’s ambitious vision, working in a dynamic setting celebrated for its inclusive ethos and high academic standards. The successful SENCO will join a collaborative team—supported by first-class CPD, inspirational leaders, and richly resourced environments. Your professional growth is prioritised: contribute to whole-school development, deepen your expertise, and energise your SEN leadership within a setting consistently judged “Outstanding” by Ofsted.

• SENCO – take strategic responsibility across the SEND landscape
• From £180 • £230 Per Day – competitive rates reflecting your calibre
• Located within a dynamic, well-connected Croydon secondary
• Ofsted:
  Outstanding – leadership, teaching and inclusion at the highest level
• Access to leading-edge CPD, NPQ qualification pathways, and accelerated progression
• Ideal for aspiring and established SENCOs, inclusion champions, and education innovators
• Modern resources, dedicated SEND spaces, and state-of-the-art technology to empower you

• Leading the school’s SEND strategy—driving ambitious outcomes for all learners
• Coordinating multi-agency support and managing robust EHCP processes
• Mentoring and developing a passionate team of TAs, LSAs, and teachers
• Championing whole-school inclusive practice, training staff, and fostering parent partnerships
• Directly supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs—autism, SEMH, SLCN, and more
• Analysing data to inform interventions, track progress, and close achievement gaps

• Experienced SENCO or outstanding teacher aspiring to specialise in SEND
• QTS essential, with proven expertise in raising SEND achievement
• Visionary leader with an uncompromising commitment to inclusion
• Resilient, compassionate, and relentless in pursuit of high standards
• Exceptional at collaboration, communication, and evidence-based practice

• Inspirational, student-centred culture where inclusion is truly valued
• Regular access to national SEND conferences and specialist networks
• Supportive senior leadership with a genuine focus on wellbeing
• Fast-track career opportunities for ambitious educators
• Rich extra-curricular life, diverse community, and outstanding behaviour

Step into an influential SENCO role where your passion and expertise will transform the lives of young people in Croydon. If you’re an aspirational or experienced SENCO eager for impact, now’s the time to propel your career to new heights. Interviews are being coordinated on a rolling basis – take the lead and apply without delay.