SENDCo

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

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS3 to UPS3 (Outer London) £40,321 to £53,994
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2.3 £8,279 ; SEN Allowance £2,679

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a SENDCo to work under the guidance of the Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion/SEND) to champion inclusive education and help lead a high-impact SEND provision.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher with a relevant degree and the NASENCO qualification
• Be an experienced practitioner with at least three years of teaching and a proven track record of strong student progress
• Be skilled in assessing individual student needs and planning tailored, inclusive provision
• Be passionate about SEND, inclusive education and high-quality teaching and learning
• Be able to inspire and motivate staff and students
• 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

What the school offers its staff

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 chromebooks 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

Flexible working opportunities

We are open to conversations around flexible working

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Coombe Girls' School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1559 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Coombe Girls' School website
• Email address: hr@coombegirlsschool.org
• 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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