Head of School & SENDCo
NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School, MORPETH, Northumberland, NE61 5TR3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0fte
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L4 - L8 (£56,022 - £61,836)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about working with children with special educational needs?
Are you a dedicated, energetic and compassionate leader looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children?
William Leech C of E Primary School has a unique senior leadership opportunity for a Head of School & SENDCo to lead The Cabin at William Leech, a brand new Primary Specialist Support Base in Lynemouth. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced leader, with a true passion for SEND, to make a significant impact on the lives of local children, and establish The Cabin at William Leech as a successful and fully inclusive SEND provision.
The Cabin at William Leech is a unique educational provision for children with SEMH and SLCN needs, where staff lead by example to build strong, nurturing relationships that support both the pupils and their families. The ideal candidate will have a strong vision, be committed to leading and coaching a new staff team, developing an exciting curriculum and working with a range of professionals to ensure that the children are safe, cared for and receive the very best educational provision to develop their knowledge and skills, in order to reach their full potential, as they prepare for adulthood.
What the school offers its staff
As well as the opportunity to work in a new, fully refurbished building, the Trust also offers the following benefits:
- A supportive and collaborative staff team with a shared passion for education.
- A school community that prioritises wellbeing, values, and high expectations
- Excellent CPD opportunities and clearly defined career progression routes.
- A comprehensive ECT support programme tailored to individual needs.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 wellbeing support.
- On-site childcare provision during term time through The Nest
- Free on-site parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
If this sounds like the leadership role you are looking for and if you share our passion for and commitment to high quality, fully inclusive education, then we would love to hear from you!
Please note, shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the school on Wednesday 15th October at 10am.
Interviews for this position will be held on Monday 20th October.
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 134 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- emma.fannon@ncea.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01670613162
William Leech C of E Primary School is situated in the village of Lynemouth, three miles north east of Ashington. Spread over two buildings, children attend our 2 year old and Nursery provision in the Early Years building before moving to the main Campus for Reception to Year 6.
At William Leech, our aim is to create a stimulating, safe and happy environment where every child feels valued and inspired to learn. Every member of staff is dedicated to providing the children in our care with exciting opportunities which encourage their development and we encourage everybody to adopt the NCEA Trust’s LIGHT values of Love, Inclusivity, Goodness, Hope and Truth in the hope of inspiring them to become respectful, well-rounded citizens of the future.
Arranging a visit to NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.fannon@ncea.org.uk.
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