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Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen for an inspirational teacher to join our team as a SENCO at Moat House, dedicated to the educational and personal development of students with additional needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting young people to achieve their potential and join a committed, experienced team in a nurturing environment. This is a permanent, full-time position start from January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEND
• Strong understanding of SEND
• High expectations of all learners

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor individual learning plans for students with SEND
• Work collaboratively with teachers and external agencies
• Small teaching commitment alongside SENCO responsibilities

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (PGCE/QTS)

SEND Qualification at Post Degree level

Job description

Moat House
6 Lower Moat Close
Heaton Norris
Stockport
SK4 1SZ
Tel: [phone]
https://www.moathouse.stockport.sch.uk

SENCO

Hours: Fulltime 1.0FTE
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Teachers’ Pay Range plus SEN Allowance

Required from January 2026

We have a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational teacher who is passionate about SEN to join our experienced team at this unique provision.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we expand and further develop our SEND provision.

Moat House PRU supports students 14-19 years of age (with a specialism in young parents) to access relevant and aspirational qualifications, mental health and wellbeing support and education. Our welcoming, nurturing approach enables students of all abilities and genders to feel safe and have a sense of belonging, allowing them to re-engage with learning.
Moat House has an Ofsted registered Nursery onsite for the babies of our young parent cohort.

We are looking for a SENCO who is:
Passionate about the education of young people with additional needs, so they achieve their potential
Committed to making a difference to young people through ensuring the highest standards of provision
Creative, motivated and enthusiastic, with the power to inspire students, staff and families
A teacher who will work as part of a team to provide a safe and nurturing environment where young people feel safe and secure

The SENCO will work with teachers, the school leadership team, parents and carers and relevant external agencies to develop, implement, monitor and review individual learning plans for students with SEND. The role will entail a small teaching commitment.

The ideal candidate must have the following:
Qualified Teacher Status (PGCE /QTS)
SEND Qualification at Post Degree level (or be working towards this)
Experience and skills (versatility, flexibility and creativity) in working with young people with SEND/additional needs
A strong understanding of SEND
Excellent planning and organisational skills to enable effective management of own time and meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with a range of professionals
Have high expectations of all learners

You will be joining an excellent team which has a relentless focus on raising achievement.

An understanding of current safeguarding procedures is essential.

The post will require a person who is professional, caring and who is able to adhere to our strict safeguarding procedures.

This is a unique opportunity. Our website will provide you with essential information about our school.

To arrange a visit to the school please contact:

Lucy Cooney
Headteacher
Moat House
6 Lower Moat Close
Heaton Norris
Stockport
Tel: [phone]

Please submit applications to: [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd June 2025 at 10am.

Interviews to be held week commencing 30th June 2025 - if applicants have not heard before this date please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Moat House are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check, online checks, prohibition from teaching, Rights to Work in the UK and satisfactory references.

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