SENDCO – Transform SEND Provision at a Visionary Croydon School

Step into a career-enhancing SENDCO role where your passion for inclusive education truly takes centre stage. This is an unrivalled opportunity to craft and deliver outstanding SEND strategy, shaping the support that transforms young lives across our thriving Croydon school. If you are a qualified SENDCO, dynamic practitioner or aspiring SEND leader, this is the post where your ambition, energy, and compassion will leave a legacy.

Join a forward-thinking, values-led environment where your leadership as SENDCO is respected and your expertise is continually sharpened. Thrive amidst first-class SEND resources, an acclaimed inclusion department, and a team celebrated for its collaborative spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence. Our inclusive ethos ensures you’ll gain top-tier professional development, comprehensive CPD, and genuine career progression as a SENDCO in one of Croydon's most respected schools.

Key Highlights:

• SENDCO – lead strategic SEND provision and champion inclusion
• Salary: Inner London MPS1-6 (£40,317 - £52,300) per year — acknowledge your record and ambition
• Location: Modern, well-equipped Croydon secondary – easily accessible via public transport
• OFSTED: Consistently rated Good with Outstanding features – striving for exceptional
• Personalised, ambitious CPD programme tailored to SENDCO leadership
• Exceptional progression to senior leadership or SEND consultancy
• Perfect for UK-trained teachers with QTS, SENDCO qualification or experience, and a transformative vision
• Access to inspiring specialist classrooms, a therapy hub, and technology-rich learning settings

What You'll Be Doing:

• Direct and enhance SEND provision across all key stages as SENDCO
• Identify, support, and track progress of SEND students in partnership with colleagues
• Lead a high-performing inclusion team, providing guidance and mentoring
• Collaborate with families and external agencies to secure best outcomes
• Shape whole-school SEND policy, championing new strategies and innovative practice
• Monitor, report, and drive measurable impact as SENDCO
• Run CPD sessions and support staff in adaptive teaching

Ideal "SENDCO" for this Croydon School:

• UK-qualified teacher with QTS and, ideally, the National SENDCO Award
• Proven impact as SENDCO or significant SEND leadership experience
• Evidence of Good or Outstanding practice in references
• Passionate, student-centred, innovative, resilient leader
• Strong communicator and relationship-builder, committed to excellence
• ECTs welcome if exceptional and driven for SEND leadership
• Brings knowledge of current SEND legislation and best practice

Why Join This Croydon School?:

• Warm, diverse and inclusive school culture where SENDCOs make a difference
• Outstanding leadership training and CPD – including fully funded SEND courses
• Clear pathways to senior roles and SEND leadership across school trust
• Cutting-edge SEND resources, access to specialist therapists, and innovative ICT
• Supportive, collaborative staff team and strong parent partnerships
• Committed to wellbeing: workload is genuinely valued
• Be part of a school deeply embedded in the Croydon community

Step boldly into your next SENDCO chapter and drive innovation at one of Croydon’s best schools! If you’re ready to inspire, transform, and lead SEND excellence, apply today – interviews are progressing rapidly, and this exclusive opportunity won’t wait.

How to Apply

Seize this unique opportunity in Croydon—our selection panel is actively reviewing applications and inviting outstanding SENDCOs and SEN School Teachers to interview immediately. Fast-track your application to stand out; the position may be filled swiftly. Submit your CV now to avoid missing out on this pivotal role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!