**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent
**Start date**:
18 August 2025
10 March 2025
**Job overview**:
Join Our Visionary Team as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Creators, a cutting-edge STEM-focused school for talented students, is opening in September 2025. We are seeking an exceptional Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our team. This pivotal role is crucial to our mission of fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit among our students and staff. Our commitment to supporting students with diverse learning needs is at the core of our educational philosophy, ensuring that every student has the support they need to thrive academically and personally.
About the Role:
At Creators International School, we believe that addressing the diverse learning needs of our students is foundational to their academic success and personal growth. As a SENCO, you will play a vital role in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students with barriers to learning, as well as highly gifted students, feel safe, valued, and empowered. You will develop and monitor Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), liaise with parents, teachers, educational psychologists, and other professionals to support the holistic development of our students.
We seek a compassionate and dedicated professional who can provide leadership and guidance on special educational needs. You will partner with teachers to design and implement strategies that promote a positive school culture and address the diverse needs of our students. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the future leaders and innovators of tomorrow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and monitor Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for students with special educational needs.
- Provide support and guidance to teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, educational psychologists, and other professionals to support the holistic development of students.
- Create a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where students feel valued and supported.
- Provide leadership and guidance on special educational needs, ensuring that the school community is informed and equipped to support students.
- Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions for staff, students, and parents on topics related to special educational needs.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of student progress and interventions.
- Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in special education.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the school community.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
- Preferably have an EU passport or already have the right to work in Spain.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong experience in international schools or educational institutions, with a track record of success in supporting students with special educational needs.
- Expertise in developing and implementing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills.
- Familiarity with current international standards and best practices in special education.
About You:
You are an extraordinary SENCO with a profound understanding of special educational needs. Your charisma and vision will attract and inspire the best educators and students. You are resourceful, resilient, and compassionate, ready to be part of a close-knit founding team dedicated to making our school a place that students and parents love, and that will become the school to which families aspire.
If you are ready to join our pioneering team and make a lasting impact on the future of education, Creators is eager to welcome you.
**About**Creators International School**:
**Creators International School**
- Huerta de Rufino 29679, Benahavis
- Malaga
- 29679
- Spain
***Creators International School***:
At Creators International School, we are on a mission to build a unique day and boarding school that pioneers science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and entrepreneurship education. We are a new start-up school opening in September 2025 for students in Year 3 (age 7) to Year 10 (age 14). In the following years, we will extend to Year 13 (age 18).
Creators International School is a cutting-edge educational institution dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation. Our mission is to inspire the next generation of trailblazing problem-solvers through outstanding teaching, engaging learning experiences, superb facilities, a challenging STEM-focused curriculum, and collaboration with industry partners. We are devoted to enabling students to excel in their learning, achieve their aspirations, and prepare them for their future careers, especially as tech entrepreneurs.
Our aim is to ignite curiosity in the minds of tomorrow's leaders. Our