SENDCo
- Post: SENDCo
- Salary Grade: L4-L12 (5 point range to be agreed with postholder)
- Contract: Full Time, Permanent
- Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher Inclusion
- Start Date: September 2026
- Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 9am, Tuesday 5th May 2026
- Interviews will be held on Wednesday 13th May 2026 (full day)
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and solution-focused SENDCo to join the SEND team at Whickham School. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional to play a key role in implementing our new SEND strategy and shaping provision across the school
As the SENDCo you will:
- Lead the strategic development of SEND policy and provision across the school
- Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and the coordination of provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring they make strong progress
- Oversee the ARMS provision, supporting pupils with ASD and ensuring high-quality outcomes
- Quality assure SEND provision at all levels across the school
- Provide professional guidance and deliver specialist training to colleagues
- Work closely with staff, parents and external agencies to support pupils effectively
- Ensure statutory requirements within the SEND Code of Practice are met and remain up to date with best practice
- Liaise with external agencies to secure high-quality support and provision
We actively encourage visits. Contact Rebecca Erskine at
rerskine@whickhamschool.org to arrange a time that works for you or to discuss any questions you may have. Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the
Job Advert,
Job Description and
Person Specification.
Application Forms should be submitted to
recruitment@whickhamschool.org by
9am, Tuesday 5th May, 2026
