SENDCo

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Plus TLR1A (£10,173)

SENDCo job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within the SEND provision at Kingsway Park High School, supporting the continued development of an inclusive, ambitious and student-centred approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across the school.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher - SENDCo to lead and manage high-quality provision for students with SEND, ensuring barriers to learning are identified and removed so that all students can thrive both academically and personally.

At Kingsway Park High School, inclusion sits at the heart of our ethos. We are committed to ensuring every student feels supported, valued and able to achieve their full potential within a nurturing and aspirational environment. The SENDCo will play a central role in shaping inclusive practice, supporting staff development and ensuring students with additional needs receive effective, personalised support.

This role would suit an experienced and passionate practitioner who is committed to inclusive education, values strong relationships and is driven by improving outcomes and life chances for young people with SEND.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage provision for students with SEND across the school

Support the implementation and development of the school’s SEND strategy and inclusive practice

Oversee assessment, identification, intervention and review processes for students with SEND

Ensure EHCPs and SEND support plans are implemented effectively and reviewed in line with statutory requirements

Lead, support and develop members of the SEND team, including HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Deliver and coordinate SEND training and support for teaching and support staff

Monitor student progress and evaluate the impact of SEND interventions and provision

Work collaboratively with families, external agencies and wider school teams to support student outcomes

Promote inclusive teaching approaches and adaptive practice across the curriculum

Support students’ social, emotional and mental health needs alongside wider pastoral teams

What We Are Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status

National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENDCO) / NPQ SENDCo, or willingness to complete within three years

Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education within a mainstream setting

Experience working with students with SEND and coordinating effective support and interventions

Experience working collaboratively with external professionals and agencies

Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

Ability to support, challenge and develop colleagues to improve inclusive classroom practice

A resilient, reflective and values-driven practitioner committed to improving outcomes for all students

Someone who believes inclusion and ambition should go hand in hand

Why Join Kingsway Park High School?

Opportunity to play a significant role in shaping inclusive practice across the school

A supportive and collaborative leadership and SEND team

A diverse, inclusive and values-driven school community

Strong commitment to professional development and leadership progression

Opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of young people and families

Excellent facilities and a positive working environment

How to apply

Please click 'APPLY NOW' above.

Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

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

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 Kingsway Park High School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsway Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

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