SEND Officer

Job Title: SEND Officer

Location: Altrincham

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Contract Type: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: NJC Scale 5 with flexibility for negotiation depending on experience.

North Cestrian is a Free School and part of the Hamblin Education Trust along with Altrincham Grammar School for Boys. The school is a mainstream, non-selective, co-educational 11-16 academy, serving the community in and around Altrincham.

The school prides itself on providing a calm, safe and happy learning environment for all its pupils. We are a high performing, over-subscribed school with 780 pupils on roll, growing to approximately 800 pupils over the next few years. 

The SENCO Officer will be a highly valued role within the school.

We can offer:

•       A disciplined environment based on clear rules and procedures.

•       A knowledge-based curriculum with a focus on drill and practice to ensure key points are mastered.

•       A can-do culture, not allowing circumstances to prevent progress.

•       Character education as a key part of our ethos, curriculum, and additional opportunities

•       Expectation of a full buy-in from parents.

All staff at North Cestrian School are expected to be aware of and subscribe to the School’s ethos and intent to maintain high personal and professional standards in all their dealings with pupils and parents.

How to apply:

Completed application forms should be submitted by 10am on Monday 5th May 2025

Applications will be reviewed as received, so we may be in contact before the closing date.

Interviews will be held on Monday 12th May 25.

The appointment will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure checks through the DBS Service. At interview applicants will be expected to provide evidence confirming date of birth and academic qualifications. Social media checks are also performed on shortlisted candidates.

Headmaster: Mr L Bergin

North Cestrian School, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AJ www.northcestrian.co.uk