SENCO/ Safeguarding Lead
📍 Location: Failsworth (M35)
🗓 Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
💷 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
📄 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead inclusion and SEND provision in a mainstream secondary school in Failsworth (M35).
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone committed to ensuring every young person—whatever their starting point—can achieve and thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
As SENCO, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the school’s inclusive ethos. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and managing SEND provision across the school in line with the SEND Code of Practice
Coordinating support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring high-quality classroom teaching and targeted interventions
Supporting teachers to adapt lessons and implement strategies that promote accessibility and progress for all learners
Managing EHCPs, statutory reviews, and liaising with the Local Authority
Building positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure joined-up support
Leading the SEND team, including Teaching Assistants, and delivering training for staff on inclusive practice
Monitoring progress of pupils with SEND and using data to drive effective support strategies.
Who We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
The National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), or a commitment to complete it
Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a mainstream/specialist school
Excellent knowledge of SEND legislation, policy, and inclusive classroom practice
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire colleagues and champion best practice
A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people
About the School:
A diverse and inclusive secondary school serving the Failsworth community
Supportive leadership team who prioritise SEND and staff development
Friendly and collaborative staff cultureOfsted-rated ‘Good’: “Pupils feel happy and safe in school. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND.”
Why work with Smile Education?
A chance to make a real difference to students in a mainstream setting
Supportive leadership and dedicated SEND team
Competitive salary and opportunities for career development
Ongoing CPD to support your professional growth
📩 Ready to Apply? Send your CV or enquiry to (url removed) – we’d love to hear from you!
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. This role is subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications