Helix Academies Trust

Executive Headteacher Mr Joe Barker

Helix Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Role SENDCo 0.6 - 3 Days Per Week

Location Romiley Primary School

Hours 19.5 per week

Contract Type Permanent

Salary Teachers’ Pay Scale +TLR2

Date Posted 17th April 2026

Date Expires 26th April at 12pm noon

Start Date 8th June 2026 (or as soon as possible after that date)

The Governors of Romiley Primary School are seeking to appoint a SENDCo to work within the Senior Leadership and Safeguarding Teams.

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 our community.

SEND is one the many strengths of Romiley Primary School, we are looking for someone who can lead and continue to develop inclusive practice. The post holder’s key responsibility will be to assist the head teacher and governors with the strategic development of SEND policy and provision throughout the school and to contribute to whole school strategic planning as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will:

• be an immensely organised, dedicated and conscientious SEND Coordinator.
• be a highly skilled and experienced teacher with exemplary classroom practice and the skills to be able to coach and develop this within others.
• already have experience within SEND and inclusion within their current role and an excellent understanding of SEND Code of Practice.
• have a strong track record in identifying children’s needs and making a significant impact on the progress of all pupils.
• have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• be able to lead, motivate and inspire others to achieve excellence.
• be innovative, have a passion for high quality and inclusive education for all and be able to strategically lead and develop SEND across the school.
• be fully committed to our school and our values of promoting resilience, positivity and support.

Romiley Primary School can offer:

• delightful, well-behaved children who show their positive attitudes and are keen to learn.
• a dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff who are willing to share their expertise and learn from one another.
• a popular and happy school with caring and involved parents and governors
• excellent development opportunities.
• a school with a clear vision and strategy to improve outcomes for all children.

Employees of Romiley Primary School have a responsibility for and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references from two previous employers.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (para 220).

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Applications via Greater.Jobs should be emailed to our School Business Manager at nicola.baggott@romiley.stockport.sch.uk. (Please do not submit a C.V. as this will be disregarded)

Tours of school are available on request. Please telephone the school office on 0161 430 3101 to reserve a place.

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 27th April and interviews will be held during week commencing 4th May 2026.

Romiley Primary School is part of the Helix Academies Trust, and the successful candidate will be employed by the Helix Academies Trust at: Romiley Primary School, Sandy Lane, Romiley, Stockport SK6 4NE