Job Description
Job Title: SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Location: Al-Khair Secondary School, Croydon
Job Summary
Al-Khair Secondary School is seeking an experienced and dedicated SENCO to lead the development and provision of special educational needs (SEN) across the secondary school. You will have strategic oversight of SEN policy, coordinate day-to-day provision, and provide professional guidance to staff, working closely with parents/carers and external agencies to ensure all pupils with SEN or a disability achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and monitor the quality of SEN provision and contribute to school self-evaluation
* Implement the SEN policy and ensure it is reflected in the school improvement plan
* Maintain accurate SEND records and provision maps
* Provide guidance on teaching pupils with SEN and the graduated approach
* Manage resources and budgets effectively to meet pupil needs
* Liaise with external agencies, educational psychologists, and local authorities
* Analyse pupil data and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
* Support smooth transitions for pupils and promote inclusion in curriculum and extracurricular activities
* Identify staff training needs and lead INSET sessions
* Promote an ethos and culture that supports SEN policy and good outcomes for pupils
* Undertake any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete within 3 years)
* Degree qualification
* Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
* Understanding of quality first teaching and effective interventions
* Strong data analysis skills to inform provision planning
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and record-keeping skills
* Ability to influence, negotiate, and build effective relationships
Personal Qualities
* Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for pupils with SEN or a disability
* Alignment with the ethos and values of Al-Khair Secondary School
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
* Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and equality