SENDCo
Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 1-6 / UPS1-3
Additional allowances
TLR1
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with substantial teaching experience.
- National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENDCO) or willingness to complete it within 3 years.
- Strong leadership experience in SEND, including managing interventions and tracking progress.
- In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory compliance.
- Proven ability to collaborate with multi-agency professionals (e.g., therapists, local SEND services).
- Skilled in developing inclusive teaching strategies and supporting classroom staff.
- Experience delivering staff training and leading whole-school SEND initiatives.
- Ability to analyse and use data to inform SEND strategy and interventions.
- Deep understanding of a broad range of SEND needs: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, SEMH, etc.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Committed to removing barriers to learning and improving outcomes for all students.
- Capable of managing and developing support staff teams (TAs, HLTAs, Behaviour Mentors).
- Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive resources for student support.
- Willingness to take a strategic and operational role in school-wide SEND development.
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence, patience, and resilience in challenging situations.
What the school offers its staff
- Permanent leadership role with TLR1 (£9,782 – £14,293) on top of Main/Upper Pay Scale.
- Opportunity to lead and shape inclusive education in a diverse, vibrant school with over 47 nationalities and 25 languages.
- State-of-the-art facilities and a purpose-built SEND provision (Kingsway Avenue) with a unique primary-style model for high-need students.
- Supportive and values-driven school culture focused on Trust, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Kindness, and Effective Communication.
- A school and Trust committed to staff development, including CPD, whole-school projects, and nationally recognised leadership qualifications.
- Part of a growing Multi-Academy Trust with excellent opportunities for career progression and collaboration.
- Access to a generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Inclusion in the Employee Benefits Programme, including:
- Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support and counselling
- A school that prioritises staff wellbeing, flexible working, and professional autonomy.
- Warm, welcoming leadership team and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with SEND.
Further details about the role
This role sits within our leadership structure, reporting to the Assistant Headteacher for Additional Needs. As SENDCo, you will play a vital role in shaping and delivering outstanding SEND provision across the school, ensuring all students can access a high-quality, inclusive education.
We welcome applications from experienced SEND professionals from both secondary and primary backgrounds, as we believe that a diverse range of experience can bring fresh perspectives to our provision.
The Role Involves:
- Leading SEND provision across the school and ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice
- Managing and developing a team of Teaching Assistants and support staff
- Collaborating with teachers to embed inclusive teaching strategies
- Working closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for students
- Ensuring high-quality EHCP implementation and reviewing processes
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kingsway Park High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1341 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingsway Park High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@altusep.com
- Phone number
- 01706796999
Arranging a visit to Kingsway Park High School
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