SENCO

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Meanwood Community and Nursery School in Rochdale is seeking an enthusiastic SENCo to lead inclusion and special educational needs provision from January 2027. The post is permanent, full-time, and part of an All Year Round pattern within Meanwood's supportive community.

The successful candidate will inspire children, work with dedicated staff and families, and contribute to continuing professional development across the school while upholding safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Qualified SENCO with ability to inspire and motivate children.

Skills

Excellent practitioner

High expectations

Energetic

Team player

Multicultural community

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (Plus TLR 2A £3,527)

Interview Date: Friday 2nd October

Meanwood Community and Nursery School are seeking a SENCO

The Headteacher and Governors of Meanwood Primary school would like to appoint an enthusiastic SENCo who has the knowledge and ability to inspire and motivate the children in our school required from January 2027.

Meanwood Primary is a school with a warm and friendly ethos, supportive parents and committed governors. The school is committed to the continuing development of all staff and would be very supportive in developing the career prospects of the successful applicants.

We are looking for someone who:

• Really wants to embrace the school ethos on Making The Difference;
• Is an excellent practitioner with high expectations of children’s achievements and standards in all areas of school life;
• Is energetic and enthusiastic;
• Is keen to join our hardworking, committed and friendly team;
• Would be sympathetic to the values of a school serving a multicultural community;
• Has the ability to form excellent partnerships within our school family and wider community groups;
• Has highly developed interpersonal skills.

In return we can offer a school with:

• Friendly, committed and motivated children who love to learn;
• A strong commitment to the professional development of staff;
• A welcoming, caring atmosphere where everyone is valued.

• A fantastic staff team who work closely together to ensure every child has the best opportunity to succeed
• A welcoming, caring atmosphere where everyone is valued.

Informal visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office (01706 648197) to arrange a visit.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.