SENDCo

SENDCo

Location: Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA

Salary: Teacher Pay Spine MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3 + TRL1A (£10,173)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within the SEND provision at Kingsway Park High School, supporting the continued development of an inclusive, ambitious and student-centred approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across the school.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher SENDCo to lead and manage high-quality provision for students with SEND, ensuring barriers to learning are identified and removed so that all students can thrive both academically and personally.

At Kingsway Park High School, inclusion sits at the heart of our ethos. We are committed to ensuring every student feels supported, valued and able to achieve their full potential within a nurturing and aspirational environment. The SENDCo will play a central role in shaping inclusive practice, supporting staff development and ensuring students with additional needs receive effective, personalised support.

This role would suit an experienced and passionate practitioner who is committed to inclusive education, values strong relationships and is driven by improving outcomes and life chances for young people with SEND.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage provision for students with SEND across the school

Support the implementation and development of the school’s SEND strategy and inclusive practice

Oversee assessment, identification, intervention and review processes for students with SEND

Ensure EHCPs and SEND support plans are implemented effectively and reviewed in line with statutory requirements

Lead, support and develop members of the SEND team, including HLTAs and Teaching Assistants

Deliver and coordinate SEND training and support for teaching and support staff

Monitor student progress and evaluate the impact of SEND interventions and provision

Work collaboratively with families, external agencies and wider school teams to support student outcomes

Promote inclusive teaching approaches and adaptive practice across the curriculum

Support students’ social, emotional and mental health needs alongside wider pastoral teams

What We Are Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status or working towards QTS

National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENDCO) / NPQ SENDCo, or willingness to complete within three years

Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education within a mainstream setting

Experience working with students with SEND and coordinating effective support and interventions

Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

A reflective practitioner committed to professional development and continuous improvement

Someone who believes inclusion and ambition should go hand in hand

Why Join Kingsway Park High School?

A supportive and collaborative Humanities faculty

A diverse, inclusive and ambitious school community

Strong collaboration across the wider Altus Education Partnership

Commitment to staff development and leadership progression

Excellent facilities and a supportive working environment

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives and futures of young people

How to apply

Please visit our website to apply: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnership

Closing date: Sunday 17^th May 2026 (Midday)

Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.