Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) - Senior Manager, ESLT

Wetherby High School, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6JS

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 May 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 £32,916 - £51,048.
• Additional allowances:

  TLR1a £10,123 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wetherby High School is a forward-thinking school in a semi-rural area of North Leeds. We are proud of our caring and inclusive reputation and have a strong team of professionals committed to developing and delivering a rich learning experience for all our students.

Our school community is based upon an inclusive and restorative ethos that we believe best allows every student the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We are now looking to appoint an experienced and skilful SENCo to develop and lead our SEND strategy and provision working as a Senior Manager across school and part of our Extended Leadership Team.

• An understanding of, and commitment to, an inclusive school ethos, working restoratively and ensuring the well-being of each child.
• A successful track record of managing successful and effective resource provision.
• A strong knowledge of current SEND practice, able to inspire and lead a forward-thinking and successful SEND team to identify and meet the needs of our most vulnerable learners.
• A commitment to providing a highly effective universal SEND offer and a willingness to positively embrace change, challenge and opportunities.

It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in a restorative approach and the following values: to ‘Know our children well’: to be ‘Partners in Learning’: to develop ‘Character for Achievement’; to ‘Enjoy and Aspire’. We firmly believe that in order to move forwards we need to be prepared and able to ‘do things differently and do different things’.

We significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues who are equally happy to share their expertise, skills and knowledge across the organisation. If you are looking to be stretched and challenged within a positive and creative staff team and you have a genuine desire to make a positive difference to our children, please submit an application form and covering letter to hr@wetherbyhigh co.uk, by 9am on Monday 18th May.

What the school offers its staff

Wetherby High School is a vibrant and happy place to work, where all members of staff work as one team. We significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues who are equally happy to share their expertise, skills and knowledge across the organisation.

The benefits that we offer staff:

• Membership of The National College to support continued professional development.
• Access to Retailer discounts through the Vivup Employee Discount Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme through the Local Authority.
• Employee Pension Scheme.
• Onsite parking.

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.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is available in the Recruitment Pack.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is published on the website.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SENCo Recruitment Pack - May 2026.pdf - 1.26 MB (opens in new tab)

About Wetherby High School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 783 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wetherby High School website
• Email address: hr@wetherbyhigh.co.uk
• Phone number: 01937 522500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wetherby-high-school

Wetherby High School is a mixed non-denominational foundation school for students aged 11-16. The school is located in the heart of Wetherby, in a semi-rural area north of Leeds. The school is a growing school with over 700 students on roll.

The former secondary modern was built on its current site in 1966 and we are now entering an exciting phase in the school's development, with a new state of the art building planned for the school community.

Wetherby High School is a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking school. We are proud of our caring and inclusive reputation and have a strong team of professionals committed to developing and delivering a rich learning experience for all our students.

Our school community is based upon an inclusive and restorative ethos that we believe best allows every student the opportunity to realise their full potential.

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