SENCO

Hillbrook School, London, SW17 8SG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required from September 2025

• Closing date

  13 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: (Full time / PT negotiable)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  + SEN ALLOWANCE

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and knowledgeable SENCO who has the appropriate SENCO qualification or is working towards completion of this. A passion for inclusion as well as a sound understanding of how to support children with SEND is essential as is a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. The successful applicant will be part of our happy and friendly Inclusion team and work with our team members to ensure the best outcomes possible are achieved for all of our children. This role may possibly require a small teaching commitment of one day per week if a FT post is offered.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent and creative practitioner
• Has leadership experience and can apply this to a whole school context
• Has a proven record of expertise in Special Education Needs
• Is able to engage and communicate successfully with Parents & Carers
• Has a passion for children’s learning and development at all levels
• Is able to lead, inspire and motivate others
• Is able to use and interpret data and assessment effectively
• Has a proven track record of significant impact upon attainment of all pupils
• Has the ability to form positive relationships with the whole school community and outside agencies
• Has the highest possible standards and expectations of themselves and others

What the school offers its staff

Hillbrook is more than a primary school, it is a, happy and successful learning community where everyone is welcomed and valued.

We are a large 3 form entry school with a fantastic reputation at the heart of a vibrant and diverse multi-ethnic community. In addition to our main school, we have an ASD Specialist Nursery and Reception Unit. We are located in Tooting, South West London, very close to both Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec underground stations.

In return we can offer you the opportunity to:

• Be part of a happy, caring, and successful school
• Work with a great staff that value and support each other (we have fun!)
• Work in a community where parents are friendly, supportive and involved in school life
• Work in a well-resourced, organised and well cared for environment
• Have excellent opportunities to grow and develop as a practitioner
• Work with happy children who love school and want to achieve their very best
• Be well supported by a Senior leadership team who promote a healthy work life balance, who are visible and lead strongly by example
• Work with a supportive, involved and active Governing Board

Visits to the school are very warmly welcomed – please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time.

Further details about the role

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Completed application should be returned to the school by email - admin@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date & Shortlisting: 13 May2025 (at noon)

Interview Date: 20 May 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

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

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SENCO - Job Description & Person Spec.doc - 1.18 MB (opens in new tab)

About Hillbrook School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 681 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hillbrook School website
• Email address: admin@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hillbrook-school

Hillbrook is more than a primary school, it is a happy, successful learning community where everyone is welcomed and valued.

We are a large 3 form entry Outstanding Primary School with a fantastic reputation. We are at the heart of a diverse and vibrant multi-ethnic community located in Tooting South West London, very close to both Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec Stations.

Arranging a visit to Hillbrook School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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