Deputy/Aspiring SENDCo

Coombe Girls' School, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3TU

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (794)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS (Outer London) £37,870 to £56,154 +SEN 1 Allowance £2,787

Deputy/Aspiring SENDCo job summary

Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: the school’s GCSE Progress 8 score in 2024 was +0.7, and the progress of our 2025 cohort was in the top 25% of the country. The school is proud to be part of the Helix Learning Trust.Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. The experience and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups and welcome conversations about flexible working opportunities.The school is looking to appoint a Deputy/Aspiring SENDCo to supplement our vibrant and busy Learning Development Department, who is keen to develop in the field of SEND and who will take responsibility for coordinating our many interventions, as well as other responsibilities as directed by the SENDCo. There is a wide range of specialist staff who work at Coombe Girls’ School to support young people’s needs, meaning that the opportunities for someone seeking to develop their knowledge and skill base within SEND is great.It is not essential that applicants have lots of formal SEND training as we will support the right person to develop their knowledge and skill within this area - what is essential is the willingness to embrace your own professional development and ambition to progress. We are willing to consider teachers’ early in their career who are excellent classroom practitioners who have a passion for SEND who would develop into the role.

We will offer you:

• An exciting opportunity in a vibrant school

• A guaranteed CPD plan tailored to individual requirements including financial support for ‘M’ Level study. Our ongoing professional training and development includes National Professional Qualifications in Leadership.

• A supportive department and Leadership Team

• Effective PPA allocation to allow for a better work/life balance

• Touch screen Chromebook with G Suite education embedded throughout

• Pension Scheme

• Employee benefits such as Cycle Scheme, Pension Schemes and access to CSSC member benefits scheme.

• Free onsite Parking

• An enthusiastic Staff Association offering opportunities for staff sport and socialising

• Excellent location with direct rail links to London Waterloo (25 mins) and a frequent bus service to Kingston upon Thames

• Access to an Employee wellbeing programme including counselling and mentoring

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a highly competent and experienced teacher

• Have a genuine passion for SEND and a commitment to meeting the individual needs of all students

• Be able to inspire and motivate students and support colleagues to deliver high-quality inclusive teaching

• Have a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning and how this can be adapted to meet a range of SEND needs

• Be committed to ongoing professional development and developing their SEND knowledge and leadership skills

• Have the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and external professionals

• Have the commitment to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking school

• Play a full and active role in the life of the school

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Coombe Girls' School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1500 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Coombe Girls' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coombe-girls-school-new-malden

Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: in 2023 - 2024 the school’s Progress 8 score was +0.72 and over 40% of GCSE entries were graded 7 to 9 last year. The school is proud to be part of the Coombe Academy Trust.

Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. The experience and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups.

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