SENDCo

About the role

SENDCo

The SENDCo is vitally important in ensuring that our curriculum intent is delivered for the benefit of our SEND students by leading and managing provision for SEND students and those who require intervention at both key stages to catch up to their peers in literacy and numeracy. We believe that the curriculum should be inclusive of all abilities but that the curriculum offer for SEND students may need to be adapted, so we seek a SENDCo who is as passionate about delivering an appropriate curriculum as we are.

Furthermore, we believe that determination, resilience and self-discipline – encapsulated in our PROUD values - are crucial in promoting attitudes to learning that will enable our students to confidently enter life beyond school.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team and helping us to continue our drive for further success, then we would be pleased to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and ambitious leader into the role of SENDCo. Our new SENDCo will be expected to strategically lead and manage our SEND policies and procedures. provisions, to promote inclusion and ensure high levels of progress and development of all students with SEND in line with the national curriculum, SEND Codes of Practice and school policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will be an inspirational teacher and a skilled leader with an established track record of raising standards. They will have the SENDCo qualification, excellent leadership and management skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and a commitment to raising student achievement; encouraging students to meet their full potential. The post holder will be accountable for student progress and achievement for those with SEND and those who are involved in catch up provision, and will be expected to monitor, evaluate and support students to achieve their targets, whilst ensuring the necessary support is in place to meet their needs.

In appointing to this position, we are looking for a well-qualified colleague who has:

• A clear vision for SEND education and the ability to communicate this effectively to staff, students and parents;

• A dynamic, innovative and creative approach with excellent interpersonal skills;

• The learner at the centre of their vision;

• Excellent classroom-based practice;

• Dedication to the value and importance of education, providing opportunity for all;

• The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower young people to achieve excellence;

• An absolute commitment to achieving the very highest of standards at Ashton Community Science College.

Applicants are required to be well-organised, inspirational in their teaching, and strong and confident in their leadership, with a passion for education and the support for learners to achieve their full potential. You will be able to work independently and in liaison with other colleagues in order to create a high level of challenge for a range of learners in every lesson.

The SENDCo will be responsible for reviewing and developing intervention strategies to support best practice in the classroom. The successful candidate will be someone who can inspire a small team of specialist staff, teaching assistants and other professionals to make a positive difference to the lives of all students with SEND, providing them with the level of support and challenge that will see them achieve their full potential.

Working at Ashton Community Science College is a highly rewarding experience due to our strong team ethos. Further information about the school and an application form can be obtained from our website.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 27th April at 9am; please email your completed form to hr@ashtoncsc.com

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th of May 2026

We welcome visits to the school prior to submitting an application. Please contact Carole Taylor on 01772 513002 to arrange an informal conversation with Mrs Parker our SENDCo.