SENDCo

Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3AS

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 April 2027

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year in the first instance (with the hope to extend)
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to lead an outstanding SEND department and make a real difference in a thriving school community? Ravensthorpe CE (VC) Junior School is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated SENDCo to join our vibrant team.

We are a four-form entry school at the heart of an ethnically and religiously diverse community and we are incredibly proud of what our pupils achieve during their time with us as shown in our excellent SATs results. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2023), we were graded Good, with inspectors noting: 'Pupils are safe and happy at this friendly, welcoming school. Their conduct is exemplary in lessons and around school.'

As a highly inclusive church school, spirituality underpins everything we do – our values, our culture, and our commitment to nurturing every child and staff member to reach their full potential. We are a vibrant and happy community where relationships matter and where every member of our school family is valued and supported to be their very best.

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to employ an inspiring SENDCo who will lead our high-performing SEND department, working with motivated teachers, support staff, and pupils, as well as our successful Inclusion Base, to ensure every child reaches their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school where SEND provision is at the heart of what we do. You will need evident SEND experience or a genuine desire to further develop this area of your teaching role, along with the passion and drive to help every child succeed.

What we're looking for:

• Someone who enjoys a challenge and likes to work as part of a team
• Someone with evident SEND experience or a desire to further develop this area of their teaching role
• Someone who is able to develop strong working relationships with outside agencies and complete appropriate paperwork in a timely manner
• Someone with patience and a sense of humour!

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

• A Church school at the heart of our diverse community – where spirituality and values shape everything we do
• Motivated and enthusiastic children who genuinely love coming to school and are eager to learn
• Supportive parents who work in partnership with us to help every child thrive
• An attractive, stimulating and well-resourced environment where teaching and learning flourish
• Effective SEND practices and procedures already in place, ready for you to build upon
• Motivated teachers and ETAs who want to support our pupils and make a real difference
• A strong commitment to professional development opportunities for all staff members – because when our team grows, our children flourish

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Employee Specification.pdf - 302 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description.pdf - 386 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School website
• Email address: office.ravensthorpejun@kirkleeseducation.uk
• Phone number: 01924 907082
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ravensthorpe-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-junior-school

Arranging a visit to Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.ravensthorpejun@kirkleeseducation.uk.

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