SENCO
St Edwards Church of England School
Start date: 1 January 2026 pending completion of safer recruitment checks
Salary: UPR 1-3 (FTE: £52,219 - £56,154 per annum - includes Outer London Weighting) + SENCO Allowance (a) £2,787- (b) £5,497 (dependent on experience)
Location: Romford, London Borough of Havering
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
St Edwards Academy is an established and inspiring school. Our mission: To ensure that every student leaves St Edwards as the best that they can be.
Our students will be confident, articulate and culturally aware. We will make sure that we know every child, have the highest expectations of them and are there to support and guide them to success in each sphere of their lives. Our vision is driven by our ethos - that all of our community should live Life in all its fullness. This is our very core, at the centre of all we do. Our mission is achieved through our HOPE values. Our outstanding Headteacher and leadership team have created a safe and transformative environment for students to learn, develop and thrive.
We invite candidates to find out more about the school by visiting our website and joining us for a tour. The school is a member of the successful Unity Schools Partnership. This post provides a unique opportunity for an outstanding candidate to be part of the successful team at St Edwards Academy.
We seek to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated SENCo to join our successful school. We are looking for someone who will actively pursue the agreed aims of the school and wider Trust, maintaining an outstanding educational ethos, care for the pupils and respect for colleagues whilst undertaking all duties in a professional manner. There is an expectation all staff colleagues will secure a good or better education for all pupils and the continuous improvement of teaching and learning in the school.
They Will
- Work collaboratively to determine the strategic development of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and EAL policy and provision in the school
- Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEND
- Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
- To liaise with external providers of alternative provision, including attending IYFAP meetings as required
- Leadership and development of Inclusion, Access provision, SEND, Wellbeing Medical
- Line management of Learning Support Team
As Part Of The Unity Schools Partnership, We Offer
- A wide range of CPD opportunities (both in school and beyond)
- Opportunities for career progression (including the opportunity to participate in the Trusts Leadership Development Programme)
- A supportive working environment.
We can offer you excellent career development in a supportive environment. We are situated in Romford within easy travel and road links to both London and Essex.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, or you would like to visit the school, please contact the Maria Driscoll (Headteachers PA) on
We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing Date: Friday 12th December 2025, 09:00am
Interviews: W/c Monday 15th December 2025
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If youd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, well facilitate this wherever we can whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. Were keen to ensure were designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
CLOSING DATE
2025-12-12
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