SENDCO

St John Fisher Catholic Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PT

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  6 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS plus a SEND Allowance - £5,497

SENDCO job summary

• Required 1 January 2026
• Permanent
• Full time
• Salary MPS/UPS plus a SEND Allowance - £5,497

The Governors of this high achieving oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring SENDCo to join our Special Educations needs team.

We are looking for a candidate with proven experience supporting students with a range of additional needs and a solid understanding of SEND provision. The successful applicant will also be expected to fulfill the responsibilities of a teacher, as outlined in the STPCD. While a small teaching load will form part of the role, time will also be allocated for core SENDCo duties. We value the presence of a practising teacher in this position.

The SENDCo will collaborate closely with the Executive SENDCo, who works strategically across two secondary schools within the Trust, as well as the Senior Leadership and Pastoral Inclusion Teams. Together, they are committed to delivering a high-quality curriculum and inclusive learning for all.

This role presents a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact at St John Fisher, within a warm, welcoming, and positive school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable for all students
• Is forward thinking and outward looking with a clarity of vision
• Is aware of the national and local agendas in SEN
• Has excellent analytical and data skills and the ability to provide challenge and support
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt
• Can create an environment in which our students feel especially safe, valued and happy
• A high degree of personal integrity, strong personal drive and resilience

In return we can offer:

• A committed and friendly team aiming for excellence
• Students who are well behaved, happy and eager to learn
• A commitment to high quality professional development
• A supportive and encouraging Senior Leadership Team, Academy Council and Trust
• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
• On-site parking and access to canteen
• Teacher Pension Scheme

• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing

St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools.

If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager at office@sjfchs.org.uk to arrange this.

Closing date: Monday 20th October 2025 at 9am

Interview date: Interviews will take place shortly afterwards

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

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

St John Fisher is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

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 St John Fisher Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1280 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John Fisher Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-fisher-catholic-academy

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