SENDCO
Shuttleworth College, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR1 - UPR3 (Dependent on Experience) + TLR 1.3 (£14,870)
Additional allowances
TLR 1.3 (£14,870)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Ideal Candidate
• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status
• Holds or is working toward the SENCO national professional qualification (NPQ)
• Has successful experience of working with students with SEND in a secondary setting
• Has a thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation
• Is passionate about inclusive education and raising achievement for vulnerable learners
What the school offers its staff
The Governors at Shuttleworth College are seeking an exceptional and passionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead our SEND provision across our vibrant and ambitious mainstream secondary school.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is determined to ensure that every young person receives the support, challenge and opportunities they need to thrive. As a school with a significant number of students with SEND, inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. We believe that all pupils can achieve highly when barriers to learning are identified and addressed, and we are committed to providing outstanding support for students with a wide range of needs.
About the Role
• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school
• Lead and develop a large and highly effective SEND team
• Oversee the identification, assessment, provision and progress of students with SEND
• Work closely with staff to ensure high-quality adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice
• Coordinate Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and annual reviews
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Shuttleworth College
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1072 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Shuttleworth College website
- Email address
- applications@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01282 682300
Arranging a visit to Shuttleworth College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk.
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