SENCO

St Columba’s are now seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced SENCO to work alongside the current SENCO and the Senior Leadership Team in delivering the school’s evolving inclusion agenda. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in promoting an inclusive culture, leading the strategic direction and development of our SEN provision, and ensuring that every pupil is supported to reach their full potential. St Columba's is a Catholic comprehensive school for boys aged 11 – 16 in the London Borough of Bexley. The school’s ethos and vision is that every member of our school community is a unique and special creation of God. We are proud to be part of St Oscar Romero Catholic Academy Trust, which operates 16 schools across the Diocese of Southwark and whose vision is to create an environment where all children will be empowered, inspired and flourish. The St Columba’s School Vision places inclusivity at the heart of our school and we are proud to have a Resourced Provision within our school catering for 30 students who require a more specialist level of support. St Columba's most recent Ofsted inspection (published January 2025) confirmed the school remained a good school stating "Pupils are keen to come to this happy, inclusive school. This is a caring community that welcomes and celebrates diversity. The school sets high expectations for learning, behaviour and attendance. Pupils respond well to these. They come to school regularly and on time. Pupils behave with courtesy and respect. They take pride in all they do." With respect to staff the report states: "Staff enjoy working here and are proud of the school. They report that leaders are sensitive to their workload and well-being. Teachers appreciate the opportunities they have for professional development." See for yourself what our students are saying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DriFyQL1jU. The ideal candidate will have: QTS and the National Award for SEN Coordination Up-to-date knowledge of SEND