Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
Branston Community Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1LH8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 April 2026
Closing date
9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L6-L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a child-centred, inspiring SENCO who champions inclusion, has the skill and passion to elevate teaching and learning for all, and can lead the strategic development of our SEN provision, while overseeing its daily operation to ensure every learner achieves their very best.
The successful candidate will have experience of working within a SEND environment and will ideally have a recognised SENCO qualification. They will also have:
- An ability to demonstrate knowledge of the needs of children with SEN/SEMH and motivate and effectively communicate with those children
- A record of excellent examination results
- Successful experience in middle management
- Creative, innovative ideas to maximise students’ potential
- Team leading skills which enable support and challenge
- Experience of working with children with a range of SEN
- Excellent record in Teaching and Learning
- A strong commitment to raising achievement and standards along with an informed and creative approach to curriculum delivery
The successful candidate will work with the Senior Leadership Team. For further information about the role, the academy and application details, please see the Application pack.
Closing Date: Monday 9th February 2026 at 12.00 pm
Interviews to be held on Thursday 12th February 2026.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment.
All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical, social media and reference checks.
All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education"
Jan 26
What the school offers its staff
The Academy offers:
- Pension Scheme
- Hot and Cold food available to purchase onsite
- Free on site car parking and secure
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Branston Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment.
All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical, reference and social media checks.
All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education"
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Branston Community Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1152 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Branston Community Academy website
- Email address
- marrihel@branstonca.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01522 880400
Branston Community Academy is an 11-18 inclusive school of 1135 students, (including 150 sixth form students), approximately 4 miles from the historic Cathedral city of Lincoln and is at the heart of the community it serves.
Arranging a visit to Branston Community Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email marrihel@branstonca.lincs.sch.uk.
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