SENDCO

Astrea Academy Woodfields, Doncaster, DN4 8ND

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  25 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,235.00 - £52,064.00 Annually (Actual) Plus TLR 1A - £10,173

SENDCO job summary

SENDCO - Astrea Academy Woodfields

Permanent | Full-Time

Astrea Academy Woodfields is seeking a committed and experienced SENDCO to lead our inclusive provision and ensure every scholar receives the support they need to thrive.

This is a key leadership role within our academy, offering the opportunity to shape SEND strategy, work closely with families and external agencies, and champion the success of scholars with additional needs. You will be part of a values-driven team that is unapologetically ambitious for every child, regardless of background or starting point.

We are looking for a SENDCO who is aligned with our mission to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum, uphold high expectations, and foster a culture that is warm, strict, and inclusive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage SEND provision across the academy, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Work closely with staff, families, and external agencies to develop and implement effective support plans.
• Monitor progress and outcomes for scholars with SEND, using data to drive improvement.
• Provide training and guidance to staff to ensure high-quality inclusive teaching.
• Champion a culture of high expectations and inclusion for all scholars.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A qualified SENDCO with proven experience in leading SEND provision.
• A values-driven leader who believes every child can achieve, regardless of background or need.
• Someone who thrives in a culture of high standards, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• A professional who is aligned with our mission to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum and a warm/strict culture.

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates:

Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

We all have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Astrea Academy Woodfields

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 714 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Astrea Academy Woodfields website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astrea-academy-woodfields

Our vision for education is simple and one that allows teachers to teach. We believe in a curriculum that is knowledge-rich, ‘the best that is thought and said’, that is supported by a traditional approach to teaching, behaviour and culture. We are values-driven and our vision is to provide an inclusive, aspirational and academic education for all our students, so that all of them will learn, thrive and lead successful lives.

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