We are looking to appoint a SENDCO to lead the continued development of provision, support and teaching of students with additional needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a drive, resilience and enthusiasm to ensure that students progress and succeed. Ideally, you will have had experience of working directly with young people requiring additional support and, if you haven’t already completed the National Award in Special Educational Needs Co-ordination (NASENCO) you must be willing to start the NASENCO on the earliest cohort intake and complete it within 3 years of appointment or enrol on the national professional qualification (NPQ)

You will lead the strategic direction for SEND support in the school and, along with an assistant SENDCO, Teaching Assistant team, and admin support you will ensure the school meets our statutory duties in SEND.

Working with senior colleagues you will be able to influence the curriculum teaching, and support young people across the school, whilst participating in wider Minerva Learning Trust networks.

A full job description and person specification is available below, but in short you must:

• Have experience of working with students with SEN

• Have experience of teaching phonics

• Be able to work as part of a team

• Have high expectations of young people regarding learning, independence and behaviour

• Be able to forge positive links and relationships with young people, parents and colleagues

• Be familiar with the legal requirements linked to the SENDCO role.

• The ability to converse at ease with families and external agencies and provide accurate and clear advice

The closing date is Friday 3 October 2025 at 9am. Interviews will take place prior to the October half term.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role, arrangements for this can be made via e-mail to: Hannah Taylor, PA to the Headteacher – htaylor@stocksbridge-mlt.co.uk

The application pack and information can be found here