SEN Lead
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £58,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 July 2025 |
| Location: | Croydon, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 181709 |
Summary
SEN Lead - Permanent - Croydon
Job description
You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior team to design, implement and monitor provision that is both rigorous and compassionate. This role is ideal for an experienced leader with a strong background in autism education and inclusive strategy.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading the school's SEN strategy in line with statutory requirements and best practice
- Supporting and developing the SENCO and SEN teaching team
- Ensuring robust systems are in place for EHCP implementation and progress tracking
- Driving improvement through staff coaching, CPD and quality assurance
- Working with external professionals and local authority partners to ensure consistent support
Required experience and qualities:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and senior leadership experience in SEND settings
- Deep understanding of autism, SEMH and the needs of pupils in PRU environments
- Skilled in mentoring staff and supporting whole-school development
- Data-literate, reflective and focused on sustainable impact
What you can expect in return:
- A chance to lead transformation in a well-supported provision
- Dynamic leadership team and highly motivated staff
- Investment in your continued leadership development
- A purposeful role with direct impact on vulnerable children and families
How to Apply
To apply or learn more, please attact your CV below.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.
Job description
You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior team to design, implement and monitor provision that is both rigorous and compassionate. This role is ideal for an experienced leader with a strong background in autism education and inclusive strategy.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading the school's SEN strategy in line with statutory requirements and best practice
- Supporting and developing the SENCO and SEN teaching team
- Ensuring robust systems are in place for EHCP implementation and progress tracking
- Driving improvement through staff coaching, CPD and quality assurance
- Working with external professionals and local authority partners to ensure consistent support
Required experience and qualities:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and senior leadership experience in SEND settings
- Deep understanding of autism, SEMH and the needs of pupils in PRU environments
- Skilled in mentoring staff and supporting whole-school development
- Data-literate, reflective and focused on sustainable impact
What you can expect in return:
- A chance to lead transformation in a well-supported provision
- Dynamic leadership team and highly motivated staff
- Investment in your continued leadership development
- A purposeful role with direct impact on vulnerable children and families
How to Apply
To apply or learn more, please attact your CV below.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.