SENCO
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HZ20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 32 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L6-14 depending upon experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Primary Purpose and Scope of the Job:
To uphold the Catholic mission and values of Cardinal Heenan at all times.
The post holder will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and provide leadership for whole school SEND and Inclusion strategy.
The post holder will provide a clear strategic focus on inclusion and ensure a high-quality provision for pupils with special education needs and disabilities (SEND).
The post holder will lead and quality assure statutory compliance, including the strategic oversight of Education, Health and care Plans (EHCPs) and resource provisions, ensuring that systems, practice and outcomes meet both statutory requirements and the school’s inclusive vision.
The postholder will have oversight and direction of interventions for vulnerable groups.
The postholder will lead training for staff on SEND throughout the year and oversee the strategic management of the SEND resources in the school.
A key responsibility of the roles is to embed, monitor and quality assure the SEND provision across Key Stage 3-5, ensuring consistency, impact and continuous improvement.
The postholder will play a central role in ensuring the school is inspection-ready, with robust evidence on inclusive practice aligned to the Ofsted framework.
You are required to carry out the duties of a teacher and to meet the Teachers’ Standards as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
You are required to meet the general expectations of a member of leadership as set out below:
To uphold and develop the school’s vision and values and be a role model at all times
To play a key role in the school improvement, self-evaluation, planning and target-setting process
To act as a leading professional and role model for the community, upholding and demonstrating the ethical standards of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership Model exemplary classroom practice when required
To make an impactful contribution to the strategic direction and development of the school, including through the following key areas of responsibility
OVERALL ROLE Improve Student Progress and Attainment Across Curriculum Areas:
In order to achieve this, they will: Ensure assessment of needs Attend pupil progress panel meetings Liaise with Subject Leaders/departments regarding student achievement and progress
Review student outcomes in order to inform discussions around the appropriate support and intervention strategies
Advise line management and Governing Body of priorities for expenditure and deployment of staff, and utilise resources with maximum efficiency
Maintain and develop resources, coordinate their deployment and monitor/track their effectiveness in meeting the key priorities of the school Coordinate all Annual Reviews and attend/chair when necessary Strategy and Compliance:
Provide strategic leadership for inclusion and SEND as a core element of a whole-school improvement Contribute to the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the school’s vision, values and strategic decision-making
Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s SEND and Inclusion strategy, ensuring alignment with whole-school priorities
Ensure inclusive practice is embedded consistently across all phases and subjects
Ensure full statutory compliance with SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act 2010 and all relevant legislation Provide strategic leadership and quality assurance of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring provision is appropriate, timely and impactdriven
Ensure that statutory consultation, review timelines and access arrangements are met and implemented effectively
Ensure the school’s Accessibility Plan meets the requirements of the Equality Act 2010, is implemented effectively and reviewed regularly
Work in partnership with the local area to implement local SEND strategy, promote the local offer and support pupils with SEND and their families to access appropriate provision
Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of SEND and inclusion provision to SLT and governors
Ensure the school is inspection-ready, with clear evidence of inclusive practice and positive outcomes for pupils with SEND Contribute to self-evaluation, school development planning and governance reporting in relation to inclusion and SEND
Remain informed of national and local developments in SEND and inclusion and adapt practice accordingly
Quality of Provision: Ensure high-quality, inclusive provision through strong systems, effective practice and robust quality assurance
Strengthen whole-school systems for the early identification of SEND, including the use of screening and diagnostic assessments
Lead and embed an effective graduated response at SEN support, ensuring robust assess-plan—do-review cycles
Ensure that specialist advice is implemented effectively by the wider SEND team and that reasonable adjustments are made in line with statutory guidance
Quality assure classroom practice, working closely with the Quality of Education team to ensure inclusive strategies and pupils passports are consistently implemented and impactful
Support school to adapt teaching and learning through high-quality, evidence-informed inclusive practice
Monitor the impact of interventions and provision using data and evaluation to inform net steps
Work closely with the SENDCO team and examination officer to ensure access arrangements for internal and external assessment meets pupil’s needs
Impact on Pupils: Ensure strong outcomes, engagement and wellbeing for pupils with SEND
Ensure that the work of the SEND team leads to improved academic, social and emotional outcomes for pupils with SEND
Lead on identifying and addressing barriers to attendance, engagement and participation for pupils with SEND
Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, families and external agencies to improve attendance, engagement and inclusion
Promote inclusive approaches that support pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour and sense of belonging within the school community
Use pupil-level data, attendance information and qualitative evidence to evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement
Staff Leadership: Support sustainable inclusion through effective leadership, collaboration and partnership
Line manage relevant staff contributing to performance management and professional development Oversee resources provisions, ensuring effective deployment of staff, high quality practice and positive pupil outcomes
Foster strong partnerships with parents/carers and external professionals to support pupils with SEND effectively
Lead and facilitate professional development for teachers related to inclusive practice, in conjunction with the Assistant Headteacher
Lead and facilitate professional development for support staff, related to inclusive practice
Provide professional guidance to staff to ensure good teaching for SEND pupils, through both written guidance and meetings
To lead the appraisal process of TA’s and HLTA’s professional development, including whole school INSET provision
Have strategic management of the deployment of TA’s and HLTA’s within school to secure the best outcome for pupils with SEND
Provide regular information to the Line manager and Governing Body on the evaluation of the SEND provision in school
Safety and Safeguarding:
To take all reasonable steps to ensure the Health and Safety of students and
staff within the department
To promote and safeguard the welfare of students in accordance with the
school’s child protection policy
What the school offers its staff
We offer you:
- A vibrant school with outstanding facilities.
- A welcoming staff culture, where we focus on supporting each other to grow and develop as teachers and aspiring leaders.
- An environment where pupils have an excellent attitude to learning where they can grow academically and personally. Pupils’ behaviour and safety was judged by Ofsted as ‘Strong’.
- Pupils who, through the wide and diverse academic and extra-curricular opportunities they are offered, grow as individuals and happily contribute to the school community.
- Regular opportunities for staff to collaborate and share best practice.
- Opportunities to regularly develop your own professional practice through in-house CPD.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with an additional check as part of the shortlisting process, will be to carry out an online search (including social media).
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1324 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School website
- Email address
- l.lewington@cardinal-heenan.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01512351430
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a thriving and vibrant Specialist Sports College and a leading school in the local area.
Arranging a visit to Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.lewington@cardinal-heenan.org.uk.
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