Director of the SEND Faculty (SENCO)

Catholic Recruitment; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St James’ Catholic High School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director of the SEND Faculty (SENCO) to join our Catholic 11-16 mixed comprehensive school. The post is full time and permanent, with MPS/UPS plus a TLR1B.

The school highlights OFSTED ratings as well as a Good Catholic status with Outstanding areas in CSI 2024. Closing Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026, 12noon; Interviews: Monday 12th October 2026.

Job description

Director of the SEND Faculty (SENCO)

Full Time and Permanent – MPS/UPS + TLR1B

The St James’ Catholic High School Mission:

To ensure everyone within our school family achieves their full potential,to encourage learning and development through faith,and to strive for excellence

Applications are welcome regardless of the personal faith of the applicant, providing they are supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos.

St James’ Catholic High School is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 mixed comprehensive Catholic High School where all aspects were judged to be either of an expected or strong standard by OFSTED in April 2026.

The Diocese of Shrewsbury judged our school to be an “Good” Catholic school with “Outstanding” areas (CSI 2024).

The governors of the school wish to appoint an outstanding, dynamic and highly motivated Teacher and SENCO

Closing Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026, 12noon

Interviews: Monday 12th October 2026

St James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer which is “Positive about Disabled People”. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post

St James’ Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.