Transformative SENDCo required for Easter 2026 (or sooner if possible)

Ley Top Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7PQ

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 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 permanent contract.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main or Upper Pay Scale plus TLR (dependent on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Transformative SENDCo required for Easter 2026

(or sooner if possible)

Previous applicants need not apply.

Ley Top Primary School is on an exciting journey and is looking to recruit a transformative SENDCo who is dedicated to transforming and improving the lives of children with additional needs and supporting their families on their journey through education. We are looking to appoint a SENDCo who can help shape the practice of our teachers to deliver high quality, adaptive teaching. Our children, families and staff deserve the best, so we are looking to recruit the best! If you think that is you, we want to hear from you. If you feel you can help make Ley Top Primary School irresistible for the children, families and your colleagues keep reading!

Vacancy Information

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds the National Professional Qualification for SEN Coordination or NPQ for SENCos or is working towards it
• Has experience of leading SEND and evidence of delivering sustainable school improvement for children
• Is committed to raising standards and developing a culture of irresistibility for children, colleagues and families with a focus on those with additional needs
• Is able to contribute to professional leadership development and management of a staff team and contribute to the work of other teams to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all children across the school, particularly those with SEND
• Is ambitious for all children, families and staff and is willing to go the extra mile to create ‘moments that matter’
• Has experience working with wider professionals to provide the highest levels of support for children with SEND and their families
• Is a strong role model for all members of the school community and leads by example
• Is committed to supporting children to be ready, respectful and responsible both within school and in the community
• Has a strong understanding of adaptive teaching to meet the needs of all children
• Has the energy and drive to support a rapid improvement journey whilst supporting staff wellbeing
• Is organised and agile to developing priorities
• Is approachable and dedicated to forming excellent relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Is committed to achieving the very best outcomes, progress and behaviour for all children and colleagues
• Is committed to immersing themselves in every area of school life

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The chance to make a real difference to children, families and colleagues and shape the future of the school
• A team, including a dedicated middle leadership team, who are ambitious for all members of the school and a Governing Body who is dedicated to the development of the school
• A Headteacher who is a qualified SENDCo and understands the importance of SEND and the time it takes to be effective
• Enthusiastic, friendly and well–motivated children who love to learn
• Professional development opportunities to support career progression including through our close links with School Improvement Advisors and collaboration with local learning groupspartnerships?
• A commitment to supporting work life balance

If you are excited by this role and feel ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we warmly invite you to apply. As part of the recruitment process, a visit to the candidate’s current school will be undertaken, further information will be provided to successful applicants following shortlisting.

Ley Top Primary School prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive employer, a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage and welcome applications from everyone. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the School Business Manager, Miss Steph Carney on 01274 541554 or email recruitment@leytop.bradford.sch.uk, to arrange a visit and meet the Headteacher, Mr Stuart Gawthorpe, who will show you around school. Visits will take place at 4pm on Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th, Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th February 2026.

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 6th February 2026. Interview, Thursday 12th February 2026.

In line with the immigration Act 2016; the Government has created a duty to ensure that all Public Authority staff working in customer facing roles can speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974(amended 2020); pre-employment checks will be carried out and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant check with statutory bodies.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to thorough safeguarding checks in line with Keeping children safe in Education 2025.

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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

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.

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SENDCo Job Description and Person Specification January 2026.pdf - 81.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ley Top Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 373 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ley Top Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@leytop.bradford.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01274 541554
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ley-top-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Ley Top Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@leytop.bradford.sch.uk.

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