SENDCo
Loreto High School Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SWDeadline is today
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 8am
Date listed
30 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 1a
What skills and experience we're looking for
Interview: 29th April 2026
This role provides a valuable opportunity to champion the needs of
students with SEND, lead strategic developments, and contribute significantly
to the Quality of Education across the school. You will work within a
supportive department committed to strengthening teaching practice, ensuring
high-quality provision, and securing excellent outcomes for all learners.
We uphold high standards of behaviour and foster an inclusive environment for all students, supporting those pursuing higher education and those with special educational needs. Staff are expected to uphold the school’s ethos and reinforce policies on conduct and courtesy. We encourage involvement in extra-curricular activities to support students’ development beyond the classroom.
About Loreto High School As part of the global Loreto family of schools, Loreto High School benefits from a 400-year tradition of excellence. Our school is built on the values of respect, integrity, and service, creating an inclusive environment where students of all abilities can thrive. We are committed to academic development, ensuring staff are equipped to deliver high-quality education.
The successful candidate will be:
- A qualified teacher and experienced SEND practitioner with a secure understanding of effective SEND provision and a commitment to improving outcomes for students with diverse needs.
- Dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and supporting colleagues to ensure lessons are accessible, engaging, and ambitious for a wide range of abilities across both key stages.
- Enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school, including involvement in extra‑curricular activities that support students’ personal growth.
- A collaborative and reliable team member, demonstrating a strong work ethic and the ability to work positively with staff, students, parents, and external agencies.
- Committed to upholding the school’s ethos, values, and high expectations, promoting an inclusive culture and modelling exemplary professional standards.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits
- Professional Development: Tailored support for career growth, regular training, and a personalised induction programme
- Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, Mental Health First Aiders, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests, and gym discounts.
- Financial Rewards: Competitive salaries, pension contributions, long service awards, and access to discount platforms.
- Work-Life Balance: Regular workload reviews and flexible working opportunities where possible.
- Community and Recognition: Positive working environment that values achievements and contributions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search.
More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Loreto High School Chorlton
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 766 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Loreto High School Chorlton website
- Email address
- recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk
About Loreto High School
Part of the international family of Loreto schools and colleges and as such benefits from a 400 year old tradition and links with Loreto Sixth Form College and with Loreto schools and colleges both in the UK and worldwide.
"A truly diverse, welcoming and joy-filled school in which staff daily model the gospel values expressed by Mary Ward and deliver extraordinary care to each unique member of the community.” Section 48 Inspection March 2020
A small, friendly, inclusive, cohesive school where we get to know our students well, find out what they are good at and develop their talents “… a welcoming, caring and passionate school that really does know every child.” Parent View
Visitors tell us our students are calm and well-mannered and that our Catholic ethos pervades all that we do.
Arranging a visit to Loreto High School Chorlton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk.
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