Federation SENDCO
Windmill Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3HQ24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): This is a full time post. However, we would consider a job share arrangement if there were two suitable candidates.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS - UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate and committed practitioner to join our inclusive schools.
The role is non-class based and is across the federation.
We need a SENDCo who:
- Has a track record of improving and growing SEND provision within schools.
- Has proven experience with SEND children from EYFS to KS2.
- Is a resilient leader who can positively manage difficult and emotional conversations and communications with our families.
- Has a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of SEND provision, legislation, and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Has a proven track record of leading, shaping, and innovating SEND practice with measurable outcomes for pupils and their families.
- Can inspire, challenge, and support colleagues in delivering high-quality provision for children with SEND.
- Is able to demonstrate energy and dynamism and is keen to make a difference.
- Is a team player who listens to and values the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative.
- Is committed to enhancing high-quality teaching through adaptive practices that are informed by the latest pedagogical research, ensuring every learner’s needs are met with precision and care.
- Can work closely with a range of colleagues including our highly effective Teaching Assistant team
What the school offers its staff
We are offering:
- Children who are well behaved, enthusiastic and enjoy their learning
- A school on a positive learning journey of improvement and expansion
- A caring, supportive & friendly school with innovative ideas and supportive staff
- A commitment to your professional development
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and barring Service check.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Windmill Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- vanessa.lincoln@musicfederation.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01132712115
Our schools are situated in the South of Leeds with easy access to the M621, M62 and M1, Windmill Primary is a 2 form-entry school with 400 children on roll and is federated with both Windmill Daycare with around 120 children on roll and Low Road Primary School, a one form entry primary school with 186 children on roll.
Arranging a visit to Windmill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vanessa.lincoln@musicfederation.co.uk.
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