SENCO Merton

SENCO – Transformational Inclusion Leader for Ambitious Merton School

Step into the role of SENCO at one of Merton’s most forward-thinking schools, where your leadership will redefine what’s possible for pupils with SEND. Seize the opportunity to join a thriving, supportive environment and deliver ambitious, life-changing inclusion strategies. We’re seeking a SENCO with expert knowledge, boundless determination, and the vision to champion every single learner. If you are impact-driven and passionate about meaningful outcomes, this is your next career-defining move.

As SENCO, you’ll immerse yourself in a culture rooted in excellence, innovation and collaboration. You’ll work with outstanding practitioners in a modern setting—learning alongside the best, making your mark daily. With rich CPD, advanced resources, and visionary SLT, you’ll be supported to become a sector-leading SENCO. Your expertise will directly shape pupil futures and influence whole-school practice. Experience unmatched career elevation and recognition in this high-achieving Merton school.

Key Highlights

• SENCO – Strategic SEND Leadership

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Pay

Outer London MPS/UPS (£37870 • £56154) Per Year

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Location

Dynamic, inclusive Merton school

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Ofsted Rated

Good to Outstanding with exceptional SEND provision

• Industry-leading CPD, training, and fast-track promotion routes
• Designed for ambitious, passionate SEN specialists seeking senior impact
• Inspiring, well-resourced SEND suite and full-time dedicated support team
• Diverse, vibrant community with a strong inclusion ethos

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading all SEND strategy and provision as our expert SENCO
• Overseeing EHCPs, targeted interventions, and inclusive curriculum planning
• Providing expert coaching, mentoring and CPD for specialists and class staff
• Collaborating with SLT on high-impact improvement priorities
• Analysing SEND data and implementing evidence-based change
• Liaising with families, professionals, and external agencies as trusted SENCO
• Ensuring legal compliance and best practice at every stage

Ideal

SENCO for this Merton School

• UK-trained, fully qualified (QTS essential) SENCO
• Proven practitioner with recent, high-quality references
• Relentlessly ambitious for SEND pupils – always striving for more
• Inspiring communicator, skilled relationship-builder
• Outstanding up-to-date knowledge of SEND frameworks (including current Code of Practice)
• SENCO award preferred (or commitment to gain ASAP)
• Exceptional organisational, analytical and leadership skills

Why Join This Merton School?

• Part of a best-in-class leadership team championing inclusion
• Outstanding mentoring, coaching and fully-funded SENCO CPD
• Culture of collaboration – share and develop ideas with sector leaders
• Excellent behaviour and supportive, proactive parents
• Accelerated progression for those who transform SEND outcomes
• Modern, spacious facilities and digitalised SEND system
• Thriving staff network with wellbeing, innovation, and recognition rewards

Write the next chapter of your SENCO career at this exceptional Merton school. This is the ideal chance to drive whole-school inclusion, shape your legacy, and accelerate as a SEND leader surrounded by expertise and trust. Interviews are already underway—don’t miss your opportunity to excel here.