SENCO
Melrose School, Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Surrey, CR4 3BE3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
SEN 1 + TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Melbury College-Whatley Campus is currently looking to recruit an experienced SENCO to join our school team. The role of SENCO will be based at Whatley Campus located in Wimbledon (South London) and will involve the SEN co-ordination of pupils in Years 3- 11. The SENCO will form part of our Extended Leadership Team and will support with the implementation of the school vision and ethos along with the effective delivering of an aspect of the School Development Plan.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward thinking, highly motivated and truly inspirational practitioner, who will ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of care, learning and achievement for all pupils.
Whatley Campus caters for pupils who have an EHCP and a primary need of ASD. This role will support pupils educated at Whatley Campus.
Whatley Campus is part of Melbury College- a partnership that includes Melrose School, Primary and Secondary Campuses (Special School for pupils with SEMH), Canterbury Campus (Secondary PRU), Lavender Campus (Medical) and Whatley Campus (ASD/ SpLD)
What the school offers its staff
At Melbury College we offer the following:
- The opportunity to work in a unique, dynamic and forward-looking school, supported by committed and conscientious colleagues.
- An excellent environment in which to further develop your skills with opportunities for professional development including apprenticeships and NPQs
- Small class sizes (Maximum 10 pupils)
- Additional SEN allowance
- Well supported by a range of therapists including CAMHS, SALT, OT and EP
- Access to a number of staff well-being services including regular staff reflective practice, annual well-being afternoon as well as access to Merton’s Employee Assistance programme.
- Onsite gym available to staff
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee pension scheme
Melbury College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS, reference checks and online checks.
Phone call and/or tours welcomed and recommended. Please contact Mr Samuel Hitchen, Headteacher, to request a visit on shitchen@melbury.merton.sch.uk
This is a full time role however applications for part-time will be considered for the right candidate.
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026
Early applications are welcomed as we reserve the right to close the position early for the right candidate.
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Melrose School
- School type
- Special school, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 128 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Melrose School website
- Email address
- swanderema@melbury.merton.sch.uk
At Melrose, we cater for pupils with social, emotional, mental health needs and many have additional challenges and diagnoses and present with difficulties in social communication and emotional regulation. We pride ourselves on the specialist support and nurturing environment we offer which enables pupils to access tailored support and learning so that each young person is able to engage positively in education and fulfil their potential.
Within our Primary provision, we have four mixed-aged classes. Each class has a teacher and two teaching assistants with class sizes of around six pupils. All pupils access the National Curriculum which is adapted and delivered creatively to support learner engagement. Specialist SALT and OT provision is integrated into the primary curriculum. In Year 7, we run a ‘nurture class’ which bridges the transition from primary into secondary education. This runs similar to a primary model where pupils are taught for the majority of the school day by one teacher in their classroom with some specialist teaching throughout the week. From Year 8 onwards, pupils work in tutor groups and access specialist teacher across the week, moving around the school. Class sizes in Secondary are around six pupils with a teaching assistant supporting each lesson. At Secondary, pupils access a GCSE pathway which is supported with a vocational offer at Key Stage 4. Across the school we provide ‘Social Development Opportunities’ which offer structured enrichment activities to develop skills such as teamwork and resilience. The work across our school is underpinned by our trauma-informed practices.
Arranging a visit to Melrose School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email swanderema@melbury.merton.sch.uk.
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