Senco (Maternity cover)
New River College Medical, London, N1 0TJ22 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 December 2026
Latest start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
13 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1-UPS3
Additional allowances
SEN 1 + TLR 2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
- UK Teaching qualification
- Nasenco qualification
- Enhanced DBS with Children's barred list
- Demonstrable successful teaching, including the involvement in the raising of achievement of students with SEMH needs.
- Ensure correct assessments take place for pupils on entry to the AP and maintain a system of monitoring progress from on-entry data
- Create and monitor effective Pupil Passports for all pupils
- Complete SEN Support plan for each child identified as needing an EHCP
- Complete initial request for statutory assessment as required and contribute to the development of EHCPs
- Ensure all Annual Reviews take place and coordinate effective systems for monitoring the sometimes small steps of progress made by pupils with more complex needs
- An understanding of national developments in the area of social inclusion and SEN
- Ability to motivate colleagues and pupils through a positive and professional attitude
- Attend staff meetings as required and participate in activities that support SMT in the maintenance of discipline and ethos
- Maintain systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing SEN, English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Gifted and Talented (G&T) pupils in all AP settings
- In collaboration with the Outreach team and CLT, support the reintegration of students to mainstream or other specialist settings by ensuring the needs of the pupil are understood and met by all agencies involved
Please refer to JD for an exhaustive list
What the school offers its staff
Competitive pay – All teachers and support staff in Islington receive Inner London Weighting in recognition of high living costs. In addition, all NRC teachers and support staff receive a SEND allowance in recognition of the skills needed to support our students.
Open-door policy – Our line managers have an open-door policy for staff to discuss any wellbeing concerns that can't wait until the one-to-one supervision meeting. If unavailable at the time, line managers will try to be available at the end of the day, or staff can meet with another line manager who can provide support and feedback to their line manager.
Reflective practice – Staff can also request one-to-one support from NRC's CAMHS clinicians to discuss any concerns.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – EAPs offer employees free, confidential and independent support to help them balance their work, family and personal lives. Our EAP is unrivalled in its cost-effectiveness, breadth of services and use of technology to offer the most comprehensive range of support for our staff.
Tax-free childcare scheme – To qualify for this government scheme, parents have to be in work for at least 16 hours a week and earning not more than £100,000 per year. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/get-tax-free-childcare.
Subsidised fitness club membership – In January, June and October, NRC staff can apply for special membership of the seven council-owned leisure centres in Islington managed by GLL (also called Better). The offer is for GLL's Better Health and Fitness membership which includes access to gyms, swimming pools and group exercise classes.
Tax-free bicycle loan scheme – A partnership between NRC and Cycle to work scheme, this scheme offers a loan for staff (paid for via the school's HR team) with up to 42% off a bike of their choice. To qualify, staff must have completed six months’ service, be on a permanent contract (or if on fixed-term contract, have one year remaining) and be earning not less than the minimum wage.
Interest-free season ticket loans – These allow staff to buy an annual travelcard; the loan is recovered over 10 monthly payments.
Welfare loan – Staff experiencing financial hardship can request a loan of up to £500, which must be repaid over a maximum of six months. Admin and interest charges apply.
Eye tests and glasses – If staff use a computer for two or more hours each day, they are entitled to a free eye test every three years and, depending on their prescription, free basic lenses and frames. Costs associated with the test will be covered by the school.
Long service award – Employees in post after October 2001 will receive a £250 long service award after 20 years’ service with Islington or 25 years’ service in local government.
Wellbeing day – NRC employees can request 1 day off per academic year that will not count as special leave or sickness. Terms and conditions apply.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About New River College Medical
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 16
- Size
- 28 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- victoria.lizarazo@nrc.islington.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02075040534
New River College Medical is an alternative provision for children and young people with medical and/or mental health and wellbeing needs.
Arranging a visit to New River College Medical
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email victoria.lizarazo@nrc.islington.sch.uk.
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