SENCo
John Wood School & Nursery, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6JA29 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
2 December 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 3 days (some flexibility may be considered)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- CET L1–L4, £33,376 to £35,760 actual salary (£55,628 to £59,601 full-time equivalent), depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified Teacher Status. • Holds the National Professional Qualification for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (NPQ for SENCOs), the National Award for SEN Coordination, or is currently working towards the required qualification. • Experience of supporting pupils with SEND within a primary school setting. • Strong understanding of SEND legislation, statutory guidance and inclusive practice. • Experience of leading or developing SEND provision. • Ability to support, guide and inspire colleagues. • Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and external professionals. • A compassionate, proactive and solution-focused approach. • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
• Professional Development and Career Progression: Access to training, leadership development and career progression opportunities. • Supportive and Collaborative Culture: Opportunities to work alongside colleagues across our Trust academies, sharing knowledge and best practice. • Employee Assistance Programme: Free, confidential wellbeing support available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • CycleShare Scheme: Available to staff through a salary sacrifice arrangement.
Private Healthcare: Available after one year of service, subject to the annual renewal arrangements on 31 May.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
John Wood School & Nursery Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About John Wood School & Nursery
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 310 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- HR@cetrust.com
- Phone number
- 0208 462 5867
A VERY WARM WELCOME TO JOHN WOOD SCHOOL & NURSERY
John Wood School & Nursery is a vibrant, two-form entry primary school located in Croydon and is part of the Chancery Education Trust. There have been many positive changes made to the Academy
since academisation in 2016. In January 2019 the Academy was graded ‘Good’, Ofsted recognised staff have high expectations, pupils respond well, they have strong relationships with their teachers and are aspirational for their futures. We believe that every child is different and that everyone deserves the opportunity to be happy, secure and successful. The academy is surrounded by large grounds and benefits from a spacious and attractive site with a good deal of green space which
enables us to take our learning outside, including through Forest School sessions.
Arranging a visit to John Wood School & Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@cetrust.com.
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