Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) – NEST Provision
Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit, London, SE9 6HR37 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Teacher contractual hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £43,104 - £65,283
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (Inner London)
Additional allowances
SEN 1 + potential TLR (depending on experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Newhaven School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and inspiring SENCO to join our NEST (Newhaven Education Support Team) provision, based at our Gardens site.
NEST is a specialist setting supporting secondary-aged students who are unable to attend mainstream education due to severe and enduring mental health difficulties. All students are supported by CAMHS, and our aim is to provide a bridge to help them overcome barriers to learning.
Working closely with the Head of NEST and Pastoral Team, you will lead on raising standards across all four areas of SEND and ensure the effective integration of SEN policy into the daily life of the provision, with a strong focus on trauma-informed practice and mental health.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a clear vision for SEN provision and lead improvements in areas such as social communication and student confidence
- Ensure all statutory requirements for EHCPs and the SEN register are met and regularly reviewed
- Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning strategies, including specialist approaches for students with Autism
- Lead and manage complex student transitions (into, within, and beyond Newhaven)
- Work closely with external agencies, parents and borough colleagues to provide holistic support
- Build strong relationships with families in crisis and support SEN-related applications, including PIPs and transport
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Is resilient, empathetic and passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
- Has a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the National Award for SEN Coordination
- Has experience supporting students with mental health and social communication needs
- Can effectively motivate and regulate students who may display challenging behaviour or school avoidance
- Is a confident communicator, able to lead and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams (MDT)
- Demonstrates creativity in developing visual supports and social communication strategies
What the school offers its staff
About Newhaven School
Newhaven School is a multi-site provision supporting young people whose needs cannot be met in mainstream education.
At NEST, we focus on:
- Supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Developing social communication and independence
- Enabling students to achieve positive and ambitious futures
Our staff are committed to creating a safe, structured and nurturing environment where students can rebuild confidence and succeed.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Newhaven is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) plus additional pre-employment checks.
Newhaven is committed to the journey of decolonising our school by becoming deeply reflective about our systems, processes and decisions, by sharing our lived experiences in a genuine way that means we have a much better understanding of each other and by developing our staff so that all have equity of opportunity.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 191 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit website
- Email address
- recruitment@newhaven.greenwich.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02088593114
Our Vision
Newhaven School works hard to be a caring, trauma informed community where young people are kept safe, supported as individuals, taught the skills they need and challenged to become successful adults with dreams to realise.
A part time teacher is required to join our team in the Royal Borough of Greenwich The Newhaven Outreach team meets the needs of young people in the borough of Greenwich who are unable to attend an in school provision and require support in their homes or local community.
Arranging a visit to Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@newhaven.greenwich.sch.uk.
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