- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 479 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Michael's CofE Academy website
Trust SENCO (Barnsley, Wakefield & Kirklees)
More than one location, Enhance Academy Trust16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
26 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: This post could be 0.8 FTE or Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale: L1 - L5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Enhance Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Trust SENCO tosupport the continued improvement of SEND and Inclusive practices across the Trust.
The postholder will work under the direction of the Trust's SEND & Inclusion Lead and will provide direct support to SENCOs, school leaders and schools in relation to ensuring effective SEND leadership and practice. This will include a mix of mentoring, training, role modelling and through providing direct support and capacity to schools as a qualified SENCO.
The postholder will:
- Work with colleagues to ensure schools are statutorily compliant in relation to SEND
- Support the implementation of the Trust-Wide Strategy for SEND
- Promote the positive educational experience of pupils with SEND
- Raise standards in provision, learning and attainment
We are a successful and growing Church of England Multi-Academy Trust currently comprising of 17 primary academies and a Post 16 Creative and Performing Arts free school.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring and highly motivated teacher and SENCO to join a team of experienced Trust leaders and to work with colleagues from across the Trust to impact directly on the quality of teaching, learning and outcomes for SEND pupils within our primary academies.
What the school offers its staff
Informal conversations about the role and Trust are warmly welcomed.
If you would like further details about this exciting role, please email Jenni Machin (Trust SEND & Inclusion Lead) to arrange a discussion:
Jenni.Machin@enhanceacad.org.uk
Why join Enhance Academy Trust?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:
- Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
- GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
- Free annual flu jab
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
- A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
- Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.
- A range of professional development opportunities.
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
Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all.
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- Jenni.Machin@enhanceacad.org.uk
Enhance Academy Trust is a Church of England Multi-Academy Trust comprising of sixteen primary schools located across Wakefield, Barnsley and Kirklees and a post 16 performing arts free school.
The Trust works very closely with its academies and encourages them to help each other whilst at the same time allowing them a reasonable amount of autonomy. It has kept to this model whilst expanding and wants to continue to follow similar principles in the future.
Our vision is to deliver improved educational outcomes and learning skills to enable our young people to live well in the world around them. We also aim to allow our academy leaders and staff to develop the individual character of our academies so they can best serve their local communities.
School Details
St Michael's CofE Academy
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 121 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Diamond Wood Community Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 361 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Diamond Wood Community Academy website
St Botolphs CE Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 304 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Botolphs CE Academy website
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 229 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy website
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 172 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Royston St John Baptist CE Primary website
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 158 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lepton CofE Primary Academy website
Overthorpe CofE Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Overthorpe CofE Academy website
St Helen's CE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Helen's CE Primary School website
Sandal Magna Community Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 263 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sandal Magna Community Academy website
St Giles C of E Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 349 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Giles C of E Academy website
Christ Church CE Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Christ Church CE Academy website
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 117 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Highburton CofE First Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 10
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 173 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 10
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Highburton CofE First Academy website
CAPA College
- School type
- Free School, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth_form_or_college
- School size
- 504 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- CAPA College website
Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy website
Arranging a visit to Enhance Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Jenni.Machin@enhanceacad.org.uk.
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