Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

Budehaven Community School; Valley Road; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community school is looking for a dedicated SENDCo to ensure every child's needs are met. This role involves leading adaptive teaching strategies and supporting students with special educational needs. You will join a vibrant inclusion department, contributing to the personal development of young people while being well-supported in your innovative approaches. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving educational environment, where your passion for teaching can truly shine.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND needs and strategies.
• Passion for teaching and learning for all students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the needs of students with SEND.
• Set high standards and innovate teaching strategies.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Adaptive Teaching

Leadership

SEND Strategies

Education

National SENDCo Qualification

Job description

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

Required from 1st September 2025

“Budehaven is a true community school” (Ofsted, May 2024)

Are you an experienced professional with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), who is passionate about ensuring the needs of every child with SEND are met? We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled SENDCo to join our thriving community school.

1. You will be ambitious for every one of our young people, especially those with SEND needs.
2. You will set exceptionally high standards for all, and lead others to ensure the needs of all of our pupils are met.
3. You will be excited about adaptive teaching and have a passion for how young people and adults learn, leading on strategies to cater for the needs of children and young people with SEND, whilst leading by example through your own teaching strategies.
4. You will understand the role of a SENDCo, and either hold, or be willing to work towards achieving a National SENDCo qualification with immediate effect.

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to join our energetic inclusion department, consisting of experienced and innovative specialists, dedicated to the achievement and personal development of our young people.

You will be well-supported, trusted to innovate, and expected to contribute fully to the wider school.

We are committed to the safeguarding of our students; the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Deadline for applications: 12.00 on Monday 12th May 2025

Interviews will take place on Friday 16th May 2025.

Location

Budehaven Community School
Valley Road
Bude
South West
EX23 8DQ