Horizon and Mainstream SENCO

Horizon and Mainstream SENCOOuter London Pay Scale – £68k – £75k (Leadership Scales 10-14)September 2026 startPlease note the post holder will need to complete the SENCO qualification and Access Arrangement qualifications within two years, if they have not yet obtained these qualifications.Thank you for your interest in this role. This is an exciting time to be joining Oaks Park High School.We were proud to achieve a ‘Good’ outcome in all categories during an Ofsted Inspection in October 2023 in which Ofsted commented the following:‘The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND. It has designed a curriculum that sets out high academic expectations’‘Teachers have strong subject knowledge. This is reflected in their high-quality explanations of subject content’‘Pupils are respectful and polite. They understand the school’s expectations in terms of conduct and behaviour’‘Staff know their pupils well, and they build positive relationships with them’The school is an increasingly popular choice within the local community and we are delighted to advertise this role due to an expansion within the school and a larger intake of students in September 2026.We are looking for an experienced and proactive individual to support with the SEND provision for Horizon students and all SEND aspects of their provision, liaising with senior leaders as needed. As the Horizon (Autism Base) and mainstream school SENCO, you will deputise for the Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion on a day-to-day basis including liaison for students joining the school. You will ensure that individual needs are met in partnership with the Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion and Trust Director of SEND, and also develop other staff skills with regards to SEN through training and support. You will work closely with the Trust Director of SEND and Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion, who line manages the SEN Department to ensure effective use of resources. In partnership with the Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion and Trust Director of SEND, you will oversee the work of the LSA team.Our opportunity base in Horizon offers a fully equipped environment for supporting students with a diagnosis of ASC, which includes specialist classrooms, social areas, sensory room, IT suite, its own playground and secure drop-off area for taxis and parents. Students also have access to all of the state of the art facilities that are available in the mainstream part of the school.We have produced a short video so you can gain an insight into working at Oaks Park High School. It includes some of the staff you will potentially be working alongside and can be found here.Our school is situated in Carshalton, 30 minutes from London Victoria by train and a short distance from Sutton, Merton, Croydon and Kingston.We can offer you:An excellent CPD programme, including in house instructional coachingOpportunities for cross Trust working A behaviour for learning system supported by an experienced Pastoral Support TeamA well-being support teamA range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme The successful candidate will be:Ambitious for young people and for themselvesCreative in using new technologies or teaching