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About Us

Our school is a specialist day school in Croydon rated Good by Ofsted. Known for our commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and high-quality educational environment, we support students with complex needs, including autism, ADHD, and sensory challenges. We believe in celebrating every "huge small victory" our students achieve along their journey.

Our Mission: Guiding Every Student Toward Success

Every small milestone, from active classroom participation to personal progress, adds up to create a significant impact on each student's educational journey. As our SENCo, you will play an integral role in fostering these accomplishments, helping each young person realise their potential through a blend of specialised support and innovative learning strategies.

Role Overview

In this role, you will lead and develop the SEN department, working closely with teachers, teaching assistants, and therapeutic professionals to support students with SEN needs. Your work will focus on creating tailored strategies to enable each student's progress while ensuring our programs meet the schools high standards for SEN education.

Key Responsibilities

• Individualised Learning: Develop and implement SEN support tailored to each student's unique needs.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and training to teaching staff, ensuring effective, compassionate SEN support throughout the school.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure that the school adheres to SEN policies and track student progress, offering insights and adjustments as needed.
• Parental Collaboration: Partner with families to foster student success both at school and home.

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified & Experienced: Holds Qualified Teacher Status and the National SENCo Qualification, with prior experience in SEN settings.
• Passionate Advocate: Committed to making a positive impact on young lives through education.
• Skilled Communicator: Able to build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Adaptable & Resilient: Brings a 'can do' attitude, patience, and flexibility to meet the needs of students.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Up to £62,771, with a benefits package designed for your lifestyle.
• Training & Support: Comprehensive induction and opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Generous Holidays: Full school holidays to support a positive work-life balance.
• Career Growth: Many of our leaders have been promoted from within, allowing for personal career advancement.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing resources, high-street discounts, medical cover, and more.
• Beautiful Facilities: Work in a purpose-designed environment that enhances teaching and learning.
• Referral Scheme: A generous £1,000 bonus for successful referrals.

Apply Today

Join us in fostering academic and personal growth for the students. Submit your CV directly or email it to ayo.aderibigbe@randstad.co.uk. Alternatively, feel free to contact us at 020 3870 6350. Let's shape the future of education together!

Join today to ignite Young Minds!