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- Location: Merstham, Surrey
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: £33,075 - £48,719 (M1 – UPS2 Fringe)
- Hours: 40 hours per week
Closing Date: 11pm 26/05/25 - Interviews will be in half termÂ
Reed Education have partnered with a brand-new SEND Secondary School in Merstham, Surrey, who are seeking a SENDCo to join the team. This is a pivotal role in a growing network of the group, supporting neurodivergent young people aged 11-16. This exciting opportunity involves working closely with the Head of School in various leadership and management capacities, focusing on enhancing learning, teaching, and curriculum development.
Day-to-day of the role:- Lead and ensure the smooth operation of the school alongside the Head of School.
- Develop and implement high-quality, engaging, and well-resourced curricula tailored to all students.
- Act as Deputy Exam Officer, coordinating with the Exam Officer and subject teachers to meet examination and accreditation requirements.
- Oversee the identification and implementation of post-16 transition plans and career education.
- Manage the school's special education policy daily, ensuring compliance with each pupil's EHCP and defined SEND assessment.
- Coordinate the school's provision in terms of policies, staffing, and resources.
- Maintain effective communication with parents/carers, school staff, external agencies, and local authorities regarding student progress and intervention effectiveness.
- Advise and assist the Head of School in the strategic development of SEN policy and provision.
- QTS or QTLS is essential.
- Experience in creative and structured teaching within relevant key stages and/or special needs environments.
- Proven leadership in a significant area or phase of inclusion, with a focus on raising standards.
- Strong team management skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Excellent communication skills across various mediums.
- Experience managing complex scenarios and resolving conflicts.
- Effective relationship building with a range of external agencies.
- Desirable: Accredited training in specific areas of special education (e.g., Autism, Dyslexia), Management/leadership qualifications, NPQSL/H/SENDCo or willingness to achieve within 2 years.
- Life assurance
- Competitive pension scheme
- Perkbox - offering high street discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Car lease scheme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Bike to work scheme
- Free membership to a Health cash back plan - covering services such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more.
Please apply here. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and we are permitted to ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions to assess their suitability for working with children.
This advert may be paused or removed at any time without prior notice if the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications are received. Candidates shortlisted may be subject to an online search.
