SENCO - (Olympus School - South Croydon)

Horizon Care Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible travel options

Job summary

Olympus Academy in Croydon is seeking an inspirational SENCO to lead and develop SEN provision for pupils aged 11–19 with SEND, including SEMH needs. The role involves close collaboration with senior leaders, local authorities, and teaching staff to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.

You will drive safeguarding, staff development and ambitious outcomes for every learner in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a SENCO qualification or be close to completing.
• Must have QTS status.
• Contribute to high-quality teaching and learning for learners with SEN.
• Experience of working with local authorities to support pupils.
• Commitment to helping all young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SENCO role at Olympus Academy Croydon and oversee SEN provision.
• Collaborate with school leaders and authorities to optimise outcomes.
• Support teachers in delivering personalised plans for SEND pupils.
• Promote safeguarding and the SEMH needs within the school community.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Resilience

Vision

Education

SENCO Qualification

QTS

Job description

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SENCO - (Olympus School - South Croydon)

Job Reference horizoncare/TP/887/1388

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Working Hours:

37..50

Location:

Croydon, England, United Kingdom

Closing Date:

17/10/2026

Job Category:

Education

Region / Division:

South

Business Unit:

Education

Job Introduction

Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!

We are looking for an inspirational SENCO at Olympus Academy in Croydon.

Olympus is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in South Croydon, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11-19 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs .

At Horizon Care and Education, our SENCOs are supported by Headteachers, Operational Directors and the Managing Director of Education Services. This structure of support allows Senior Leadership Teams to focus on and deliver the best outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

To be our SENCo, you’ll be a multi-talented professional, you’ll have great leadership and communication skills; endless enthusiasm, resilience and vision, and a commitment to both the education and the achievement of each young person.

If you are interested in this job role but feel it is too far away, please enquire regarding our flexible travel options and Relocation assistance.

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

The successful applicants will need:

• Must hold a SENCOQualification or be close to completing
• Must have a QTS status
• Make a valuable contribution to the offering that young people receive at the school as part of the provision of high-quality teaching and learning.
• Have some experience of working effectively with local authorities.
• Have a passion for ensuring all young people succeed.
• Be able to work effectively within a supportive, committed, and successful staff team.
• Have high aspirations for themselves and others, and a commitment to further development.
• Have a robust understanding of SEND Code of practice
• An understanding of SEMH education and how to support the additional needs associated with SEMH pupils.

One Horizon

We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work!

The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory.

You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!

Horizon Care and Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community.

Closing date for this role is the 17th October