SENDCO with teaching responsibility

As SENDCO, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership of SEND
• Ensure full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2015).
• Lead the identification, assessment, and provision for pupils with SEND.
• Coordinate high-quality interventions, personalised plans, and effective support.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, external professionals, and families.
• Oversee the SEND register and statutory processes, including EHCPs and annual reviews.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of SEND provision across both academies.
• Provide coaching and professional development to staff.
• Be a visible and proactive member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support safeguarding as one of the school’s DDSLs

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Holds QTS and is an excellent classroom practitioner
• Holds the National Award for SEND Coordination or NPQ for SEND (or is willing to work towards it).
• Has experience of leading SEND provision in a primary setting and working with a range of needs.
• Has excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation.
• Is an excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with families and professionals.
• Has strategic insight, strong organisation, and a commitment to high expectations.
• Is motivated to make a difference by championing inclusion.