15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    17 October 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    2 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time: Full time/ part time will be considered

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Special Educational Needs Coordinator to support our children & families, to join our friendly, forward thinking school, which is at the heart of the local community in New Wortley. The post is to start January 2026

Our new SENDCo will lead and manage provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring compliance with statutory guidance, promoting inclusive practices and working collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals to help our children achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to contribute to an inclusive, supportive learning environment while furthering their leadership experience in SEND provision.

Our successful candidate will be confident, knowledgeable and skilled in the area of SEN provision. Your work will make a positive impact on the lives of our children, and the smooth running of our school. Under your guidance and direction, our staff will learn about the importance of meeting the needs of pupils effectively and efficiently, and develop an in-depth awareness of intervention provision.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • A welcoming and supportive staff team
  • Support and collaboration from a strong team
  • A commitment to your professional development
  • Friendly and caring school
  • A passionate and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team
  • Health and wellbeing support

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.

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About Castleton Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
488 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0113 2637756

Arranging a visit to Castleton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.penny@castletonleeds.org.uk.

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