SENDCo
Whickham School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 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
Pay scale
- Leadership Spine (L4-12) £55,745 - £67, 896 - 5 point range to be agreed with postholder
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and solution-focused SENDCo to join the SEND team at Whickham School. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional to play a key role in implementing our new SEND strategy and shaping provision across the school.
The SENDCo will report to the Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) and will:
Lead the strategic development of SEND policy and provision across the school
Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and the coordination of provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring they make strong progress
Oversee the ARMS provision, supporting pupils with ASD and ensuring high-quality outcomes
Quality assure SEND provision at all levels across the school
Provide professional guidance and deliver specialist training to colleagues
Work closely with staff, parents and external agencies to support pupils effectively
Ensure statutory requirements within the SEND Code of Practice are met and remain up to date with best practice
Liaise with external agencies to secure high-quality support and provision
What the school offers its staff
We support work-life balance by offering:
Reduced teaching hours to support planning and professional development
Dedicated collaborative planning time (at least one hour per fortnight)
A flexible and supportive approach to work-life balance
Access to on-site fitness facilities outside school hours
We invest in your growth:
Meaningful leadership development opportunities, including opportunities to be seconded to the Leadership Team as an Associate Assistant Headteacher
Evidence-informed CPD that has a real impact on practice
Coaching and mentoring to support your development
Access to internal leadership programmes and external qualifications
The practical benefits:
Salary sacrifice schemes (including cycle-to-work and electric vehicle leasing)
Priority admission for your children to our oversubscribed school
Modern facilities, including up-to-date classroom technology
A supportive and collaborative staff community
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 Whickham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1721 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whickham School website
- Email address
- rerskine@whickhamschool.org
- Phone number
- 0191 4960026
Whickham School is a large and successful school in Gateshead with over 1700 students including approximately 350 in our high performing sixth form.
Demand for student places is strong and the school is regularly oversubscribed. Students are organised into year groups whilst eight faculties deliver the school curriculum. The Sixth Form, which has its own dedicated facility, is an increasingly popular choice of students from all over the local area.
In January 2020 many faculties moved into a brand new, state of the art, STEAMS themed building. The stunning four storey building houses Science, Technology (plus Business and IT), Engineering, Art, Maths and Sport.
The Leadership Team meet weekly and share responsibility for policy generation, decision making, planning and the general wellbeing of the school. The relevant governing body committee is involved in strategic planning and policies from the onset. Faculty and Year groups meet every two weeks to discuss strategic issues
Arranging a visit to Whickham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rerskine@whickhamschool.org.
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