Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) - January 2025

Laude San Pedro International College is seeking to appoint an inspirational and passionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). The successful candidate will join our committed and dynamic school, who deliver an outstanding learning experience which goes well beyond the classroom.

Our aim is to enable every child to achieve more than they dreamed possible, in a safe, happy and inclusive environment where everyone is supported and encouraged to excel.

The Student Support Coordinator has a whole school role by creating and providing a consistent approach to the safeguarding, inclusion, emotional and welfare needs of the students in our care. The SENCO consistently works towards outstanding performance across all professional standards, ensuring safeguarding, successful outcomes and the efficient and effective administrative operations.

Our department is characterised by a strong sense of collaboration and enthusiasm, with a focus on team work both within Primary and Secondary school. Our teachers have an excellent working relationship, where everyone’s voice is heard and contributes to positive change. Our main aim is to focus on the principles of safe, happy, learning for our students and in celebrating the diverse cultures that make up our school community. We aim to achieve the highest possible standards for all students, according to their individual abilities, and your role will form an integral part of this framework. 

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience as SENCO and / or Educational Psychologist, will be proficient bilingual or have English Proficiency and a knowledge of Spanish.

We are passionate about learning, ensuring that we celebrate cross curriculum events and activities and participate in a range of International Learning Opportunities for our students as provided by ISP. We believe in self reflection to drive improvement and continuous development as individuals, as a team and as a school.  

Our School

Laude San Pedro International College is an extremely successful, well-established and growing, co-educational day school exceeding 1000 students from aged 3 to 18. Laude San Pedro is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP Schools) with over 80 schools across the globe. 

Learning is at the heart of everything that we do and we continuously strive to improve on the outcomes for all of the students in our care. We are determined to be the school of choice and always work to improve the academic and enriched experiences that we offer our whole community.

The school is located just south of Marbella in the beautiful seaside town of San Pedro de Alcantara. We are very fortunate to enjoy a diverse community with over 50 nationalities within our community.

The School is:

• known as one of the leading British International Schools in the region and listed as one of the Top Schools in Spain (Forbes). 
• fully accredited by NABSS, the Spanish Ministry; we are also a member of ACADE. 
• +1000 pupils aged from 3 years to 18 years. 
• well-established and were founded 20 years ago. 
• one with a history of pupils going on to study at universities around the world. 
• located in a purpose built campus in the beautiful town of San Pedro de Alcantara, 10 minutes from Marbella and 50 minutes from Malaga.

Recruitment Details

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated colleague: a professional commitment to the academic expectations and values of the school, and the ability to work in a team are essential.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Spain and have a proficient (native or quasi-native) level of English.

The candidate profile 

• SENCO and / or Educational Psychologist Qualification.
• Proficient bilingual or English Proficiency and a knowledge of Spanish desired.
• Successful relevant experience.
• Enjoy working with children. 
• Flexible, positive and “can-do” attitude to work. 
• Full understanding of safeguarding, prevent and SENCO practices within the British system. 
• Knowledge of the Spanish education system.
• To communicate clearly and resolve any issues quickly and professionally. 
• To have excellent management skills and to be able to follow the school’s disciplinary code. 
• To work as part of the administrative team, providing a friendly and welcoming service to students, staff, families and visitors in a manner that truly reflects the values of our school. 
• To prioritise tasks and to manage their workload with a minimum of supervision.
• Experience and qualified in safeguarding or willing to be trained and developed 

In return we offer: 

• An amazing career opportunity to teach in a prestigious, internationally-minded school. 
• A competitive local salary and further benefits
• A friendly and supportive working environment. 
• Well-structured continual professional development programme.

If you want to enjoy a new career with the focus on learning, in a school that is determined to consistently be the school of choice in the beautiful region of Andalucia and believe that you have the qualities to suit the position then please complete and upload the application form.

For any further questions please contact our Head of HR at hr@laudesanpedro.com

Successful applicants will be expected to undertake full safeguarding checks and provide a minimum of two references covering the last five years of employment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous ten years employment history. 

We welcome diversity and have an equal opportunities policy. All suitably qualified candidates will be considered, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.