Inclusion Lead (SENDCO)
St John's CofE Primary School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EL11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
22 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): This would be in discussion upon appointment.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS - UPS
Additional allowances
TLR SEN PAyment
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team as one of two Inclusion/SEND Managers here. St. John’s is a dynamic and successful two-form entry school with a positive ethos and strong family values; our children make good progress. We are looking for a highly effective person who will be able to provide strategic and day-to-day management for children with a range of additional needs throughout the school. We want to appoint an excellent teacher with the right skills and personality to develop and oversee the implementation of the school's SEND strategy and policy, to be non-class based with the responsibility for the co-ordination of inclusion throughout the school.
The successful candidate will be experienced in leading inclusion and will have a good theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of supporting children. Working closely with a part-time colleague, they will take responsibility for the effective management of the education and welfare of SEND, LAC, EAL and PPG across the school. They will also support colleagues across the school to cater for the wide-ranging needs of the children. Experienced teachers who are currently training or looking to become a SENCO are also invited to apply. The job description and grade for this will depend on the applicant’s experience.
We would love to hear from you if you…
- are looking for the right school to develop and progress as a prospective or experienced SENDCo
- are a creative and inspirational teacher who has outstanding practice
- have a proactive inclusive approach and are innovative and passionate about learning and teaching
- are committed to raising standards and helping all children to achieve their best
- are an excellent communicator and have strong interpersonal skills; can foster effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders verbally and in writing.
What the school offers its staff
St. John’s offers you:
- highly motivated and happy children who strive to achieve their best
- collaborative, supportive and dedicated colleagues
- a well-resourced and innovative learning environment in our spacious well-maintained buildings and grounds
- a friendly and supportive school community
- high quality bespoke opportunities for professional development
- good public transport links and free parking
- access to a free Employee Assistance Programme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St John’s CofE Primary School is an employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and childcare disqualification Declaration. References will also be sought. Photographic identification and certificates of all relevant qualifications will need to be provided at the interview stage. In line with the GDPR and the expected provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) the school is responsible for holding and protecting personal data. For information on who we share data with please see our website for our Privacy Notice.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About St John's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 419 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John's CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@st-johns.croydon.sch.uk
St. John’s is a vibrant and happy oversubscribed Outstanding 2 form entry primary school with a distinctive Christian ethos based in Croydon, Surrey.
Arranging a visit to St John's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@st-johns.croydon.sch.uk.
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