St Joseph's RC Primary School, Reddish & St Mary’s RC Primary School St Joseph's RC Primary School, Higginson Road, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 6BG and St Mary’s RC Primary School, Roman Road.
Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 1RF St Joseph's Tel. 0161 432 5689 Email. adminstjosephsreddish.org Website. www.stjosephsreddish.org St Mary’s Tel. 0161 480 5319 Email. adminst-marysrc.stockport.sch.uk Website. www.st-marysrc.stockport.sch.uk
Job title: SENCO at both St Joseph's Reddish & St Marys Roman Road, Stockport Salary: M5 to Upper Pay Scale 3 - £42,057.00 - £51,048.00 with additional TLR 2 £3527.00 - £8611.00 (Dependent on Experience) Hours of work:
32.5 Working Pattern: Full time Contract Type : Permanent Application Deadline: Wednesday 22nd April 2026,
9.00am.
Please email completed application forms to victoria.watsonsjsmrcps.co.uk by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Interview Date: Friday 1st May 2026 While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Stockport Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive.
We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.
Your Role
The Directors of Emmaus CAT, St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Reddish and St Mary’s RC Primary School, Stockport, the Local Governing Body and the Diocese of Salford wish to appoint a forward‑thinking, non‑teaching SENDco to support their Executive Headteacher ensuring that inclusion is embedded as a fundamental principle underpinning all aspects of educational provision.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, we are looking for someone who can lead and continue to develop our strong, inclusive practice.
This is a non‑teaching role based 2 days per week at St Mary’s RC Primary School, Stockport and 3 days per week at St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Reddish.
About You
We actively welcome interest from colleagues who already hold the National SENCO Award or NPQSENCo, as well as from teachers who are totally committed to providing high quality SEND provision and inclusion and are at the beginning of that qualification journey.
The successful candidate will have a vital role in developing this provision for both schools.
The successful candidate will be:
* An expert in identifying pupils’ needs quickly and accurately, including emerging and changing needs for pupils with SEND.
* Committed to high expectations for all pupils, with a proven ability to implement effective, targeted support that reduces barriers and improves outcomes.
* Skilled in leading and embedding a graduated approach to SEND, ensuring needs are consistently met and that staff are well‑trained and confident in delivering high‑quality provision.
* A research‑informed, strategic leader who can develop, implement, and sustain inclusive practices that enhance opportunities, experiences, and outcomes for pupils with SEND. Proactive in monitoring and evaluating provision, with the ability to adapt strategies swiftly and effectively to ensure sustained impact for pupils.
* To work effectively with staff, external agencies, local partnerships, and children’s services to secure the best possible outcomes for all pupils.
About The School
St Mary’s and St Joseph’s RC Primary Schools can offer: The opportunity to make a sustained and meaningful impact within communities, where your work will contribute to improving life chances for pupils.
Pupils who demonstrate exemplary behaviour and consistently positive attitudes towards their learning.
A committed, supportive and highly motivated staff team, who collaborate effectively and engage in ongoing professional development to enhance practice.
High‑quality opportunities for professional development and career progression within a forward‑thinking, research‑informed partnership of schools.
Schools with a clear vision and strategy to improve outcomes for all children.
Visits to St Joseph’s or St Mary’s RC Primary School are warmly welcomed.
To arrange a visit please contact the School Business Manager at victoria.watsonsjsmrcps.co.uk. Please return completed application forms and supporting documents to: victoria.watsonsjsmrcps.co.uk by the closing date of Wednesday 22nd April 2026,
9.00am.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please note that this is a private organisation and the appointed candidate will be employed by Emmaus Academy Trust directly.
Supporting Documents
Consent to Obtain References
Application Form
Model Recruitment Form
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