Federation SENDCO and Senior Leader with teaching responsibilities

Federation SENDCO and Senior Leader with teaching responsibilities required from September 2025. 

MPS/UPS - M4 - UPS3 + SEN TLR

The governors of our friendly school are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and energetic SENDCO to join the Senior leadership team and to work as part of a committed, hardworking and happy federation.

It is our intention to ignite a real love of learning by providing a rich, varied and exciting curriculum that meets the needs of each and every individual, working through our Church school vision and Christian Values.

This post is a permanent position. Employed by the St Barnabas and St Helena’s C of E Federation, the position is for the federation, with time spent at both sites in order to fully undertake the role of SENDCO. 

We are looking for a practitioner who is confident in leading in SEND and is committed to supporting children, staff and parents across the schools. The right person for the role will also have some leadership experience, understanding how to drive school improvement in SEND, deliver CPD and monitor progress. The successful candidate will have an understanding of data analysis, monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching and a commitment to building positive relationships with all stakeholders. 

The role will also include some part-time teaching responsibilities. The phase taught can be discussed based on individual experience. We may consider this a part-time role for the right person. 

Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or a Designated Teacher for Children in Care is desirable. 

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• is an outstanding practitioner with a creative approach and determination to raise standards;

• has high expectations for pupil achievement and conduct and able to lead by example;

• has the determination and drive to make sure all pupils are actively involved in their learning and are guided and supported well, to ensure they become the best they can be;

• has good interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate those around you;

• is able to lead staff in their development and deliver CPD as needed;

• is organised and prepared, but can adapt to the needs of the Federation;

• is committed to building positive relationships with all stakeholders;

• has a strong SEND background and is full qualified for the role, (NPQSEND or equivalent)

We can offer you:

• A dedicated and supportive team of staff and governors

• Positive, energetic and happy pupils 

• An atmosphere that encourages innovation and creative thinking

• A commitment to CPD

• A modern bright teaching environment with access to outdoor area

• A chance to make a real difference to children’s lives

• The opportunity to work in a small rural federation.

Please indicate on your application form your strengths and areas in which you feel confident to take additional leadership responsibilities, e.g. Pupil Premium, Early Help, Designated Teacher etc. 

Visits to the federation are welcomed by appointment, please contact the school office: 01652 688451 (St Helena’s) 01652 688248 (St Barnabas) or via email admin@stbandsth.co.uk 

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. The full version of our Recruitment of ex-offenders and Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure procedure can be accessed from our website at www.northlincs.gov.uk/jobsandcareers

Applications for the post must be submitted online.

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.

We would like to thank you for your interest in this vacancy.

If you are invited for an interview you will be contacted by the school.

For feedback on your application, please contact the school directly.

Closing date 12 noon on Friday 25th April 2025
Interviews will take place during the w/c Monday 28th April 2025.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.