Senco | Highly Regarded School | Croydon

Marchant Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced SENCO for a Croydon school to lead SEND provision and support pupils with additional needs. You will coordinate across senior leaders, teachers, and external agencies.

The role involves strategic development of inclusive practice, maintaining SEND records, EHCP processes, staff training, and helping to identify and monitor pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working within SEND provision, ideally in a SENCO capacity.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience working with EHCPs and external agencies.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• SENCO qualification or willingness to undertake the relevant training where required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school.
• Maintaining accurate SEND records and overseeing the SEND register.
• Supporting teachers with strategies and approaches for pupils with additional needs.
• Monitoring pupil progress and the impact of interventions.
• Coordinating EHCP processes, reviews and relevant documentation.
• Working closely with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Providing guidance and training to teaching and support staff.
• Contributing to the strategic development of inclusive practice.

Skills

SENCO experience

SEND provision

Leadership

Communication

EHCPs

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Location: Croydon, South London
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

A highly regarded school in Croydon is seeking an experienced and dedicated SENCO to lead its SEND provision and ensure pupils with additional needs receive the support they need to succeed. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate education professional to make a significant contribution to the school's inclusive approach.

About the Role

The successful SENCO will take a strategic and hands‑on role in coordinating SEND provision across the school. Working closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, parents and external agencies, you will help ensure effective identification, support and monitoring of pupils with additional needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating SEND provision across the school.

• Maintaining accurate SEND records and overseeing the SEND register.

• Supporting teachers with strategies and approaches for pupils with additional needs.

• Monitoring pupil progress and the impact of interventions.

• Coordinating EHCP processes, reviews and relevant documentation.

• Working closely with parents, carers and external professionals.

• Providing guidance and training to teaching and support staff.

• Contributing to the strategic development of inclusive practice.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Experience working within SEND provision, ideally in a SENCO capacity.

• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice.

• Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.

• Experience working with EHCPs and external agencies.

• A commitment to improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

• SENCO qualification or willingness to undertake the relevant training where required.

About the School

The school provides an inclusive and ambitious environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively to ensure individual needs are identified and effectively supported, with the SENCO playing a central role in developing high‑quality SEND provision.

Salary and Application

A competitive salary is available, dependent on experience and qualifications.