SENDCo
Location: Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA
Salary: Teacher Pay Spine MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 + TRL1A (£10,173)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within the SEND provision at Kingsway Park High School, supporting the continued development of an inclusive, ambitious and student-centred approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across the school.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher SENDCo to lead and manage high-quality provision for students with SEND, ensuring barriers to learning are identified and removed so that all students can thrive both academically and personally.
At Kingsway Park High School, inclusion sits at the heart of our ethos. We are committed to ensuring every student feels supported, valued and able to achieve their full potential within a nurturing and aspirational environment. The SENDCo will play a central role in shaping inclusive practice, supporting staff development and ensuring students with additional needs receive effective, personalised support.
This role would suit an experienced and passionate practitioner who is committed to inclusive education, values strong relationships and is driven by improving outcomes and life chances for young people with SEND.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage provision for students with SEND across the school
* Support the implementation and development of the school’s SEND strategy and inclusive practice
* Oversee assessment, identification, intervention and review processes for students with SEND
* Ensure EHCPs and SEND support plans are implemented effectively and reviewed in line with statutory requirements
* Lead, support and develop members of the SEND team, including HLTAs and Teaching Assistants
* Deliver and coordinate SEND training and support for teaching and support staff
* Monitor student progress and evaluate the impact of SEND interventions and provision
* Work collaboratively with families, external agencies and wider school teams to support student outcomes
* Promote inclusive teaching approaches and adaptive practice across the curriculum
* Support students’ social, emotional and mental health needs alongside wider pastoral teams
What We Are Looking For
* Qualified Teacher Status or working towards QTS
* National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENDCO) / NPQ SENDCo, or willingness to complete within three years
* Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education within a mainstream setting
* Experience working with students with SEND and coordinating effective support and interventions
* Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
* A reflective practitioner committed to professional development and continuous improvement
* Someone who believes inclusion and ambition should go hand in hand
Why Join Kingsway Park High School?
* A supportive and collaborative Humanities faculty
* A diverse, inclusive and ambitious school community
* Strong collaboration across the wider Altus Education Partnership
* Commitment to staff development and leadership progression
* Excellent facilities and a supportive working environment
* Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives and futures of young people
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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