SENDCo
Notre Dame High School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3BT10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENCo (special educational needs coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £61,534.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Scale L8–12
SENDCo job summary
SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co‑ordinator)
Leadership Scale L8-12 (£61,534 - £67,898 pro rata per annum)
“To act justly, to love with mercy and walk humbly with our God” - Micah 6:8
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, strategic and passionate SENDCo who will lead and manage the school’s provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring high-quality inclusive practice across the school and improving outcomes for all learners with SEND.
The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and operational leadership of SEND provision, ensuring full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (0-25) and the Equality Act 2010. You will work closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, pastoral leaders and curriculum staff to embed a truly inclusive culture where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.
As SENDCo, you will oversee identification, assessment and provision for students with SEND, ensuring a robust graduated approach (Assess-Plan-Do-Review), effective intervention strategies, and accurate record keeping. You will take a lead role in EHCP processes, including annual reviews, and act as the main point of contact with the Local Authority and external agencies.
You will line manage SEND staff, support teachers in adapting teaching and learning, and provide high-quality professional guidance to colleagues. A key aspect of the role is monitoring the quality of provision and its impact, using data to drive improvement and secure strong outcomes for students.
Working in partnership with families will be central to your role, ensuring clear communication and strong collaboration. You will also work closely with external professionals, representing the school in multi-agency meetings and ensuring coordinated, effective support for students.
The successful candidate will champion inclusion and equality, ensuring that SEND students are fully supported within safeguarding systems and that barriers to learning, attendance and wellbeing are effectively addressed.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team committed to delivering excellence within a caring, faith-centred community.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 10th July at midday.
Interviews will be held week commencing 13th July 2026.
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self-disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview.
Notre Dame expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website at www.notredame-high.co.uk/about-the-school/school-policies
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Notre Dame High School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1492 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Notre Dame High School website
Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a strong ethos at its heart. All staff are expected to uphold and contribute to the ethos of the school, which is what makes it a special place to work.
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