Rudheath SENDCo and Trust SEND Lead
The Rudheath Senior Academy, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7DT14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
14 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Competitive & negotiable
What skills and experience we're looking for
As the SENDCo atRudheath Senior Academy, you will play a vital role in ensuring all children, especially those with SEND, receive the support they need to become confident, resilient learners.
The role will be primarily based at Rudheath Senior Academy for three days a week, where you will lead and oversee the development of SEND provision within the school. On the remaining two days a week, you will work collaboratively across the Trust, partnering with Headteachers and SENDCO’s from our 11 primary schools.
In this Trust-wide capacity, you will play a crucial role in shaping and enhancing SEND strategies, sharing best practices, and ensuring that every school within the Trust delivers outstanding support and opportunities for pupils with special educational needs.
This role isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and their families.
What the school offers its staff
Flexible working arrangements.
Pension scheme.
Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
Bespoke professional development opportunities.
Travel expenses.
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
Positive recognition culture.
Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.
Applying for the job
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About The Rudheath Senior Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 593 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Rudheath Senior Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01606 42515
Rudheath Senior Academy is an 11-16 secondary school providing a broad and balanced education to the communities of Rudheath, Lostock Gralam, Wincham, Northwich and Winsford.
We are a community-focused school, with pupils, parents and staff developing strong relationships over the course of five years. Our large school campus allows us to offer a wide range of subjects and opportunities beyond the classroom.
At the centre of our culture are two key values – Excellence and Kindness. Throughout all aspects of school life, we are proud of the high standards our children hold, and the personal development they make between Year 7 and Year 11. We are equally proud of the way we help our young people grow into responsible and respectful adults. Through Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education, Drama, Dance, Music, P.E., a caring and supportive pastoral system and a wealth of clubs and activities, we seek to fulfil our overarching Trust ethos:
“Opening Children’s Eyes to the Wonderful World of Possibilities“
Arranging a visit to The Rudheath Senior Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk.
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