Islington Council
SENCO (Maternity cover)
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New River College Medical Site
New River College Medical
Maygood Street
N1 0TJ
(Previous Vittoria Primary School site)
NRC Medical are looking to recruit an SENCO for a Maternity cover
Salary grade: MPS/UPS + SEN 1 + TLR 2
(£41,729 - £64,684 + £2,885 + £5,348)
Maternity cover
To start January 2027
Do you have a UK teaching qualification, and experience supporting students with SEMH needs?
Are you a dynamic and motivated professional, looking to develop your practice in a unique and specialist setting?
Do you have a passion for developing vulnerable young people holistically, facilitating opportunities for them to flourish and thrive now, and in their future?
New River College Medical is looking to appoint an inspiring and skilled qualified SENCO, for a maternity cover, to work within a committed team, dedicated to improving the well-being and outcomes of young people with medical and mental health needs.
New River College comprises of three pupil referral units in Islington (primary, secondary and medical), for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). NRC Medical works with KS1-4 pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, who are not always able to attend school for medical reasons. We teach across a number of sites: New River College Medical, the Children’s Ward at the Whittington Hospital and in the homes of pupils too unwell to attend school.
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We offer a core curriculum to all pupils which includes English, Maths, Science, PE and a selection of foundation subjects. We also work with a number of alternative providers around enhanced learning opportunities.
Key dates
- Closing date: 23:59 Tuesday 13th October 2026
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Thursday 15th October 2026
- Interviews will be held on: Friday 23rd October 2026
For background information visit our website www.newrivercollege.co.uk or for an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit please contact Adam Sunderland on 020 7504 0534 (option 3) or via email on adam.sunderland@nrc.islington.sch.uk
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New River College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check will be required. Also, if this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to declare.
In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search on publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children, for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
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