Horizon Care and Education
SENCO - (Olympus School - South Croydon)
SENCO - (Olympus School - South Croydon) at Horizon Care and Education, based in Croydon, London, paying £56,929 - £61,002 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £56,929 - £61,002 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Croydon, London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teacher
- DBS check
About 32% above the going rate for teacher
Reference 1421
About the role
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Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Full Time Contract Details: 37.5 hrs pw Salary: £56929 - £61002 Working Hours: 37..50 Location: Croydon, England, United Kingdom Closing Date: 02/11/2026 Job Category: Education Region / Division: South Business Unit: EducationJob Introduction
Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you!
We are looking for an inspirational SENCO at Olympus Academy in Croydon.
Olympus is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in South Croydon, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11-19 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs.
At Horizon Care and Education, our SENCOs are supported by Headteachers, Operational Directors and the Managing Director of Education Services. This structure of support allows Senior Leadership Teams to focus on and deliver the best outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
To be our SENCo, you’ll be a multi-talented professional, you’ll have great leadership and communication skills; endless enthusiasm, resilience and vision, and a commitment to both the education and the achievement of each young person.
If you are interested in this job role but feel it is too far away, please enquire regarding our flexible travel options and Relocation assistance.
Bright Futures, Inspired By You.
The successful applicants will need:
- Must hold a SENCO Qualification or be close to completing
- Must have a QTS status
- Make a valuable contribution to the offering that young people receive at the school as part of the provision of high-quality teaching and learning.
- Have some experience of working effectively with local authorities.
- Have a passion for ensuring all young people succeed.
- Be able to work effectively within a supportive, committed, and successful staff team.
- Have high aspirations for themselves and others, and a commitment to further development.
- Have a robust understanding of SEND Code of practice
- An understanding of SEMH education and how to support the additional needs associated with SEMH pupils.
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You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!
To start your education journey with Horizon, click apply now!
Horizon Care and Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community.
Closing date for this role is the 2nd November, please note we will interview upon receipt of suitable CVs
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