SENDCO
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, E1 0BD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ba788fa3-ccfe-4ed3-b031-9148e46a3afd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main purpose
The SENCO, under the direction of the headteacher, will:
Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school including alternative provision rooms Honey bee and Bumble.
Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability, Gifted and Talented and those in receipt of Pupil Premium and children with medical needs.
Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher (covering PPA or teaching one afternoon/morning in our alternative provision rooms), as set out in the STPCD
Supporting pupils with medical needs by liaising with parents and health services, ensuring health needs are considered within the overall SEN strategy and the school's Equality Act 2010 responsibilities
Promoting and safeguard the safety and welfare of children and young people
Be a member of the senior leadership team
Undertake such duties as are delegated by the Headteacher.
All the following must be seen in relation to the requirements of the Mission Statement and our core values.
Must hold the NPQ SENCO qualification
What the school offers its staff
• A caring and positive working environment inspired by our strong Catholic ethos
• A leadership team committed to the well-being of staff and pupils
• The opportunity to work in a “good” school amongst a hard-working team of friendly staff
• A commitment to ensure all children reach their full potential
• Excellent professional development opportunities, great curriculum support and training
• The opportunity to work in partnership with other schools and learn from a range of teachers
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Main purpose
The SENCO, under the direction of the headteacher, will:
Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school including alternative provision rooms Honey bee and Bumble.
Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability, Gifted and Talented and those in receipt of Pupil Premium and children with medical needs.
Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher (covering PPA or teaching one afternoon/morning in our alternative provision rooms), as set out in the STPCD
Supporting pupils with medical needs by liaising with parents and health services, ensuring health needs are considered within the overall SEN strategy and the school's Equality Act 2010 responsibilities
Promoting and safeguard the safety and welfare of children and young people
Be a member of the senior leadership team
Undertake such duties as are delegated by the Headteacher.
All the following must be seen in relation to the requirements of the Mission Statement and our core values.
Must hold the NPQ SENCO qualification
What the school offers its staff
• A caring and positive working environment inspired by our strong Catholic ethos
• A leadership team committed to the well-being of staff and pupils
• The opportunity to work in a “good” school amongst a hard-working team of friendly staff
• A commitment to ensure all children reach their full potential
• Excellent professional development opportunities, great curriculum support and training
• The opportunity to work in partnership with other schools and learn from a range of teachers
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.