About Us

(Full time / PT negotiable) 

MPS + SEN ALLOWANCE

Permanent 

Non class – based role

Required from September 2025 

Hillbrook is more than a primary school, it is a, happy and successful learning community where everyone is welcomed and valued.

We are a large 3 form entry school with a fantastic reputation at the heart of a vibrant and diverse multi-ethnic community. In addition to our main school, we have an ASD Specialist Nursery and Reception Unit. We are located in Tooting, South West London, very close to both Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec underground stations.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and knowledgeable SENCO who has the appropriate SENCO qualification or is working towards completion of this.  A passion for inclusion as well as a sound understanding of how to support children with SEND is essential as is a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. The successful applicant will be part of our happy and friendly Inclusion team and work with our team members to ensure the best outcomes possible are achieved for all of our children. This role may possibly require a small teaching commitment of one day per week if a FT post is offered.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent and creative practitioner
• Has leadership experience and can apply this to a whole school context
• Has a proven record of expertise in Special Education Needs
• Is able to engage and communicate successfully with Parents & Carers
• Has a passion for children’s learning and development at all levels
• Is able to lead, inspire and motivate others
• Is able to use and interpret data and assessment effectively
• Has a proven track record of significant impact upon attainment of all pupils 
• Has the ability to form positive relationships with the whole school community and outside agencies
• Has the highest possible standards and expectations of themselves and others

In return we can offer you the opportunity to:

• Be part of a happy, caring, and successful school 
• Work with a great staff that value and support each other (we have fun!)
• Work in a community where parents are friendly, supportive and involved in school life
• Work in a well-resourced, organised and well cared for environment
• Have excellent opportunities to grow and develop as a practitioner 
• Work with happy children who love school and want to achieve their very best
• Be well supported by a Senior leadership team who promote a healthy work life balance, who are   visible and lead strongly by example
• Work with a supportive, involved and active Governing Board

Visits to the school are very warmly welcomed – please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

Completed application should be returned to the school by email - admin@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk 

Closing Date & Shortlisting: 13 May2025 (at noon)

Interview Date:   20 May 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

 CVs are not accepted.

Hillbrook Primary School

Hillbrook Road, London SW17 8SG

Tel: 020 8672 3957

Email: admin@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk 

Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Hart

NOR: 625

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils