SENCO

Overview

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable SENCO to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about Inclusion and committed to ensuring every young person thrives. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational skills. They will be appropriately qualified in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and will bring experience from a secondary school, college or similar setting. They will work effectively with colleagues, build strong relationships with pupils and communicate clearly and confidently with parents and carers.

The SENCO will take on leadership of SEND provision across the school. This includes developing and evaluating provision, line managing the operational SEND Lead, the Access Arrangements Co-ordinator, and continuing to strengthen our inclusive practice. The role is non-teaching, allowing dedicated time to lead, coordinate and develop high-quality support so that every student is encouraged to fulfil their potential and achieve success. You will join a committed and highly supportive staff team, rich in experience and perspective, who share a strong belief in belonging, high expectations and opportunity for all.

Personal attributes

The successful candidate will hold a joint leadership responsibility with the existing SENCO and will work collaboratively with the SEND department to ensure the children and young people at Bishop Justus are well served. You will be supported by an outstanding group of professionals with valuable experience and perspectives.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced and highly effective SENCO, with a strong track record in a secondary school or similar setting.
• Understand the needs of students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, and be confident supporting a wide range of abilities.
• Demonstrate secure knowledge of effective SEND strategies and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Provide clear guidance and inspiration to teaching staff, while leading and coordinating Teaching Assistants to ensure high-quality support for pupils with SEND.
• Lead and further develop our internal alternative provision, ensuring it is well structured, inclusive and responsive to students’ needs.
• Champion and strengthen inclusive practice across the school.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to innovate.
• Communicate with clarity and empathy, showing strong emotional intelligence in all interactions.
• Use ICT confidently and embrace new technologies to enhance practice and efficiency.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school, including enrichment and lunchtime provision.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Demonstrate integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour.
• Hold a good honours degree, Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant SENCO qualification (NASENCO or NPQ).

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Salary & Benefits

Job Title: SENCo
Salary: Leadership L8 – L18 (Outer London) (£65,642.00 - £82,816.00)
Hours: Full time

Location

Bishop Justus Church of England School
Magpie Hall Lane
Bromley
Kent
BR2 8HZ

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to recruitment@bishopjustus.bromley.sch.uk.

Please note a signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained.

All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates will have their references taken-up before any interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.