SENCO

de Stafford School, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5YX

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF MPR/UPR

SENCO job summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? de Stafford School is seeking a dedicated and experienced SENCO to join our team on a permanent basis. 

Your Opportunity 

Working in close partnership with our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of SEND provision across the whole school, ensuring every child has the support they need to thrive. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who combines exceptional organisational skills with the ability to teach and inspire students with diverse learning needs.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified Teacher
• Evidence of, or willingness to undertake the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination
• The desire and ability to create a safe and nurturing learning experience for all children
• A sound understanding of the SEN code of practice
• Experience of working across the age range in schools
• Ability to plan for a range of needs combined with a clear view of the next steps in a pupils learning

Why work at de Stafford School:

• An environment where peers and Line Managers offer exceptional support for and emphasise staff well-being
  
• Exceptional opportunities for development
  
• An opportunity to work collaboratively across the wider GLF MAT
  
• Recognition of previous school continuous service
  
• Onsite parking and other staff benefits
  

Join the GLF Schools Community:

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
  
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  

GLF Schools Employment Offer:

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
  
• Flexible working options
  
• Generous holiday allowance
  
• Work life and family friendly policies
  
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
  
• Career pathways and talent management
  
• Access to a staff benefits portal
  
• Community and collaboration working model
  

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details:

Start date: Easter 2026 

Pay Scale: GLF MPR to UPR 

Contract Type: Permanent, full time 

Closing date: 4th January 2026 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About de Stafford School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 813 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: de Stafford School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/de-stafford-school-caterham

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