SENDCo
The Bishop's Stortford High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SH10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01 September 2026
Closing date
7 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 April 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
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance + TLR 1A* £10, 174 (*negotiable depending on experience)
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance + TLR 1A* £10, 174 (*negotiable depending on experience)
SENDCo job summary
SENDCo
Required for September 2026 Full-time
MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance + TLR 1A £10,174*
(*negotiable depending on experience)
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, motivated and passionate SENDCo to further strengthen our SEND provision, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive. 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:
Applicants must hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) or equivalent qualification, or be willing to work towards it immediately
Hold QTS (qualified teacher status)
An individual who can oversee the EHCP process, reviews and SEND documentation
Ability to oversee the Exams Access Arrangements for SEND students
An excellent communicator with strong inter-personal and administrative skills
Extensive experience of working in a school, college or similar environment
A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively and a lead a team of LSAs
An individual who works well with staff and students alike
An understanding of alternative and therapeutic interventions for student progression
A proven track record of enabling learners to fulfil their potential
Strong classroom management skills
Experience of teaching across at least two Key Stages
An enthusiastic individual who is keen to make a difference to the lives of young people
An individual ready to work with young people both in lessons and as a tutor
What we can offer you:
Professionally:
Your dedicated office central to the SEND department
A Learning Support hub made up of a designated sensory room and 2 student support classrooms
A greatly reduced teaching responsibility
Direct support from a SEND administrator
Mentoring and high-level training
Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities.
Strong CPD programme
A highly visible and supportive Senior Leadership Team
A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students
A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new learning environment
Personally:
Competitive salary
Generous pension benefits
Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic
Free school lunch every day
Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee
Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Free on-site secure parking for every employee
20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)
Free Annual Flu jab
Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite
Opportunities to get involved with school events and trips: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc
Free school tickets to all our regular high-quality concerts and events at school
Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc
The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1288 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 133 female students. We relocated to a brand-new state-of-the-art school, in September 2024, on a large site less than a mile from our previous location. We have a fantastic new learning environment, supported by cutting edge technology, and huge opportunities for the future.
As a result of excellent teaching, our students consistently achieve fantastic academic outcomes at both GCSE and A-Level. “Behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around the school.” which means the school has a calm atmosphere and students are ready to learn. "Pupils are polite, well-mannered and kind.” and “are ambassadors for the school, demonstrating excellent behaviours in all that they do.” Inspectors added “Leaders and teachers have the same high expectations for pupils with SEND…staff receive regular training, which helps them to apply the teaching strategies in pupils support plans. This ensures that pupils with SEND engage enthusiastically and have access to the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.” (Ofsted 2023)
Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. While technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will be disregarded.
Details on how to apply can be found on www.tbshs.org/vacancies Applications by CV will not be accepted.
(We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply)
TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.
Applications by: Midday, 7 May 2026 Interviews w/b 11 May 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Bishop's Stortford High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1260 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Bishop's Stortford High School website
Educating approximately 1200 students, The Bishop’s Stortford High School provides a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 and has a large co-educational sixth form, of which a third are female students.
The school prides itself on being an academic school built on traditional principles and high standards, within a Christian ethos, which is reflected in excellent results. In March 2017 Ofsted judged the school to be Outstanding in every category with their report, highlighting the many strengths and the great opportunities provided.
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