SENDCo

Rugby Free Secondary School, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  10 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS Plus TLR to exceptional candidate, 37.5 hours per week

SENDCo job summary

SENDCo

Salary	M1 - UPS3	£32,916 - £51,048 FTE
Hours	37.5 hours per week, Full Time
Reporting to:	Assistant Headteacher (SEND & Inclusion
Liaising with:	SLT, Directors of Learning, Heads of Year, Parents & Carers, Local Authority
Start Date	January 2026

Purpose of the Role

RFSS is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, warm and caring SENDCo to join our growing school. We are looking for someone who is committed to the development of young people, and someone who believes that everyone can achieve. We welcome applications from qualified SENDCo’s who are experienced.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a SENDCo who wants to build relationships and work with students and parents/carers of students with varied needs. In addition to this, the SENDCo will have the ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders to shape the future direction of the school’s new Communication & Interaction Specialist Resource Provision (SRP).

The SENDCo will have overall responsibility for the strategic development of the school’s Special Educational Needs (SEND) policy and implementation; including oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising all students’ attainment and achievement.

Please see attached Applicant Information Pack for the Job Description and Person Specification.

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. The job description will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subjected to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

If you feel that you could bring further impetus to our drive to improve the provision for our students and have the necessary energy, enthusiasm, and sense of humour to take us forward in this exciting curriculum area then please get in touch.

To arrange a visit to school or for an informal discussion with the Director of Learning or Headteacher, please call Sarah Covill, Operations Manager, on 01788 222060 or email; scovill@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

This job description is current at the date shown but in consultation with the post holder may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time

Triumph Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. TLT is always happy to receive speculative applications from excellent teachers and support staff.

The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

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.

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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 Rugby Free Secondary School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rugby Free Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rugby-free-secondary-school

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