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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)
Location: Merstham, Surrey
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £33,075 - £48,719 (M1 - UPS2 Fringe)
Hours: 40 hours per week
A New Chapter in SEND Education in Surrey
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and inspiring SENDCo to be a foundational member of a brand-new SEND Secondary School in Merstham. This is a unique chance to shape the provision and educational journey for neurodivergent young people aged 11-16.
Our new school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for 100 young people, with a main site in Merstham and a satellite provision in Caterham. As part of a respected network of schools in Surrey, we foster a collaborative atmosphere where staff and students benefit from shared best practices, resources, and joint events.
We believe in empowering our students by offering a broad and exciting curriculum, closely aligned with the national curriculum but personalised to ignite their interests and passions. Through small class sizes, high levels of classroom support, and a dedicated multi-disciplinary intervention team, we provide every opportunity for our students to achieve their full potential. Our focus is on developing essential social communication, sensory processing, and emotional regulation skills, preparing students for independent, meaningful lives and empowering them to pursue their aspirations in further education, training, or employment.
The Role
As a key pillar of our new school's success, the SENDCo will work in close partnership with the Head of School. This is a significant leadership role where you will be instrumental in all aspects of leadership and management. You will take strategic responsibility for developing and enhancing:
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