SENDCO (Primary) & Early Years Teacher - Bolton Brow Academy

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? We are seeking a committed and inspirational Primary SENDCo to join our team from January 2027. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape inclusive practice at the heart of a warm, ambitious school community. Working closely with our Headteacher and the Trust Director for SEND / Inclusion, you will play a vital role in ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive. If you're a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of SEND (or passion to develop it!) and a drive to empower both pupils and staff, we would love to hear from you.

What the role involves in a nutshell

• Ensure the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all children with SEND.
• Lead on providing any children with SEND the support required to help them access their education and reach their full potential.
• Coordinate the provision for children with SEND, and advise other staff and parents on various aspects related to meeting pupils' needs effectively.
• Work with external agencies to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of provision.
• Provide strategic leadership, professional guidance and coaching to staff to secure consistently good teaching for SEND students.
• Be responsible for managing and completing SEND administration and maintaining excellent record keeping in relation to the role.
• Hold the NASENCO qualification or be willing to undertake the NPQSEN as supported by the Trust.
• You will also teach Early Years children as determined on an annual basis by the Headteacher.
• To carry out the professional teaching duties covered by the latest School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document. The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers and uphold the professional code of the General Teaching Council for England.

What you'll get in return?

You'll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first - with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

• Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund.
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestyle benefits & discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we'd love to hear from you.

A tour of the school is encouraged, please call the office to arrange this.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 at 9am.

Interview: Friday 16th October 2026.

Start Date: January 2027.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check; the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK

Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

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