SENCO

Lincoln Castle Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3SP

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership range L6 to L10 (£58,568.00 to £64,690.00)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential:

• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to the subject area (A/C)

• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)

• Achieved the master’s level qualification for SEN or committed to achieving this within 3 years of appointment (C/A/I)

• A strong and secure subject knowledge in the subject area up to GCSE (A/I)

• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)

• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)

• A good understanding of curriculum developments in the subject area (A/I)

• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)

• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)

• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)

• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)

• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)

• Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)

• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)

• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)

• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)

Desirable:

• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R)

• A strong and secure subject knowledge in the subject area up to A level (A/I)

Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference

What the school offers its staff

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Inspiring Our Students Beyond The Classroom.pdf - 846 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - Leadership - SENCO (secondary).pdf - 149 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lincoln Castle Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 709 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: bowdenm@lincolncastle.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lincoln-castle-academy-lincoln

Arranging a visit to Lincoln Castle Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bowdenm@lincolncastle.org.uk.

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