SENDCO

Saddleworth School, Oldham, OL3 5NU

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 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
• Pay scale: TPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR1b £12,571

What skills and experience we're looking for

We want to appoint an inspirational, and dedicated SENDCo to lead our SEND provision, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive.

Saddleworth School has huge potential. In September 2026, Mr Sheldon Logue will take on the role of headteacher. We are looking for a leader and team player with vision and drive who will play a leading role in our journey to excellence.

You will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of SEND across the school, leading a team of LSAs, overseeing the implementation of the SEND policy, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality graduated approach to help every pupil reach their full potential. This role relies heavily on being able to work collaboratively with staff, families, and agencies to secure the best outcomes for students with SEND.

What we are looking for:

• Currently hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) or equivalent qualification, or be willing to work towards it within 1 year
• Relevant experience in team leadership or management, e.g. head of department, 2 i/c, team leader, leadership of the development of curriculum / T & L / assessment etc, which has had an impact on both pupils and teachers
• An exceptional teacher in your own right with a proven track record of impact on progress for the pupils you teach
• Understanding of and ability to implement all SEND-related statutory responsibilities to ensure the school’s compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and other relevant legislation
• Strategic, future-orientated, able to balance long and short-term perspectives
• Intellectually and organisationally agile and well-organised; open to new directions, continuously pro-active and thinking ahead, whilst planning and structuring what needs to be done to translate aspiration into reality

Join us in our mission of ambition, excellence and community, to achieve the best for everyone, and the best from everyone.

How to apply

We only accept applications via our online portal

Applications must be received by 12.00pm on Friday 15 May 2026

Interviews for this post will take place: w/b 18 May 2026

What the school offers its staff

The Cranmer Education Trust is a successful trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise.  This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.  

We are a growing schools trust with both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.

Benefits

Professional development

Strong communities

Supportive team and environment

Career average pension

Convenient work locations

Supportive wellbeing frameworks

Employee assistance programme

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

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please refer to:
The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Recruitment Pack - SENDCO May 2026.pdf - 516 KB (opens in new tab)

About Saddleworth School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1406 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saddleworth School website
• Email address: hr@saddleworthschool.org
• Phone number: 01457 872072
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saddleworth-school-oldham

Working for Saddleworth School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.

For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/

Arranging a visit to Saddleworth School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@saddleworthschool.org.

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