Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
If you wish to apply for this role, please complete the Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College application form through the link on the mynewterm website. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Role: SENCO
Salary: £33,465 - £51,714 (NSP 1 – NSP 9) Plus £5,692 (RES 7) only if a qualified SENCO
Contract type: Permanent, Full time, Term time only
Reporting to: Deputy Principal – People and Culture
Start date: January 2027
About Us
This is an exciting time to be joining the Sir John Brunner Foundation. Our Multi-Academy Trust educates more than 5200 children and young people and employs over 600 professionals. Each of our academies operates at the heart of their local community.
Our mission is to enhance students’ lives through the highest standards of education underpinned by our Trust values of Excellence, Belonging and Partnership.
The Multi-Academy Trust incorporates:
- The County High School, Leftwich
- Middlewich High School
- Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College
- Macclesfield Academy
- Cuddington Primary School
- Sandiway Primary School
- Hartford Primary School
- Little Leigh Primary School
The Sir John Brunner Foundation has a proud legacy of educational excellence dating back to 1557. We remain firmly focused on children, providing a first-class experience that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning. In working with our communities, we create an environment where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to reach their potential.
The Foundation’s Head Office is based at the Sir John Deane’s College campus in Northwich.
This role is based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College; the country’s leading sixth form college. It is an excellent place to work where colleagues are recognised for their hard work and supported to develop professionally.
We foster a strong ethos of ambition and aspiration in all aspects of college life which means our students are hardworking and extremely well behaved. Our students are supported by dedicated pastoral and learning support teams who have an important role in facilitating our inclusive offer.
The College has exemplary teaching, learning and recreational facilities contained within a beautiful campus.
About the Role
Lead and coordinate the College’s SEND provision and the Learning strand of its Inclusion Strategy, ensuring students receive appropriate, timely support that improves achievement, participation and progression.
This role follows a college academic calendar and requires onsite attendance from the start of the academic year on GCSE Results Day (third Thursday in August), ending in mid‑July.
Your Responsibilities
- Please refer to the job description attached.
What we are looking for
- Degree or equivalent relevant professional qualification and a recognised teaching qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in SEND and inclusive education.
- Successful experience of leading or coordinating SEND support and improving student outcomes.
- Coordinating EHCP provision, individual support plans and reviews, working with families and external agencies.
- Coordinating examination access arrangements and providing SEND advice or training to colleagues.
- Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, post-16 duties, reasonable adjustments and the graduated approach.
- Knowledge of SEND needs, inclusive teaching strategies and current JCQ access arrangement requirements.
- An ability to teach an A-Level subject is desirable.
Closing Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026 – 9am
Interview Date: Monday 23rd November 2026
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our SENCO, please complete the application form today! You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.
We’d love to hear from you!
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.
For further information regarding this role, please contact humanresources@sjbf.org.uk.
Salary range
- £33,465 - £51,714 per year