SENDCO

Norbury High School for Girls, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01/09/2026 or 01/01/2027

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS Outer London plus TLR2a £7353pa

SENDCO job summary

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate SENDCO to lead the strategic development and day-to-day coordination of our SEND provision. This is a vital role at the heart of our inclusive ethos.

Individual

Are you an outstanding teacher with a passion for inclusion and a track record of raising outcomes for learners with SEND. Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? If so, we would love to hear from you.

As SENDCO, you will ensure all our students with SEND receive the support they need to reach their full potential, while promoting inclusive practice across the school.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development of SEND provision, ensuring a whole-school approach to inclusion.
  
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of SEND support and intervention.
  
• Monitor and evaluate student progress and adjust provision as needed.
  
• Support teaching staff in implementing effective strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
  
• Ensure compliance with statutory SEND requirements and maintain accurate records.
  
• Champion inclusion and raise awareness of SEND across the school community.
  
• Keep up-to-date with developments in SEND education and engage in relevant training.
  

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with NPQ SENDCO qualification or equivalent
  
• A commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners.
  
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  
• A reflective practitioner who is eager to learn and grow.

Closing date for applications: Monday 8th June 2026 at 9am

We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.

For more information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Debbi McCardie - d.mccardie@nhsg.org.uk

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

Norbury High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

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 Norbury High School for Girls

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Norbury High School for Girls website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norbury-high-school-for-girls

The school is part of the Manor Trust, a multi academy trust comprising Norbury High and Kensington Avenue Primary school - the trust was formed in February 2019. We are located in Croydon, South London.
We are a fully inclusive school that is dedicated to both supporting and challenging all members of our diverse community and to develop the potential in all our students, no matter what their starting point.
Pastoral care is also of the highest importance and we are committed to providing the best possible learning environment to develop confident, independent learners. We provide an ambitious and broad curriculum and ensure that students have opportunities outside the classroom to develop and inspire them, including a wide range of extracurricular activities.

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