SENDCO

Academy Transformation Trust; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Atherstone seeks an effective SENDCO to oversee special educational needs provision. This role involves managing SEND funding, training staff, and ensuring compliance with legislation to foster a safe and supportive learning environment. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and contribute to ongoing professional development opportunities, promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Professional Development opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Shopping discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym schemes

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a SEND leadership role.
• Up to date knowledge of SEND policies.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive culture in the academy.
• Manage SEND funding and provision.
• Lead the training and development of all staff.

Skills

Knowledge of SEND legislation

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Training and development skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

SENDCO qualification

Job description

Overview

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £47,472 - £51,048 per annum, plus TLR1 - £10,172 per annum

Expires: Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 9am or sooner should we receive sufficient applications

Start Date: 01 January 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

The Queen Elizabeth Academy are seeking an effective and professional SENDCO to promote a strong positive culture ensuring a safe, calm and purposeful environment for all.

You will be joining a dynamic and exciting team, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students.

The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of the commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people and up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance. The SENDCO will ensure that the academy meets its statutory commitment in relation to SEND, secure and manage SEND funding and assess and plan the academy SEND provision to ensure it meets the needs of all students, this will include the training and development of all staff. As a valued leader, you will use your sphere of influence to lead by example and consistently embody our high expectations at Westbourne Academy.

We welcome applications from ambitious individuals, who have the drive, passion and vision to lead the Academy forward. The appointed candidate will work collaboratively with other senior leaders and the Deputy SENDCo to ensure all aspects of SEND provision is planned, delivered and reviewed securing a strong and effective provision.

Why choose The Queen Elizabeth Academy? The Queen Elizabeth Academy is an 11-16 mixed academy based in Atherstone with approximately 715 pupils on roll. Following our Ofsted inspection in June 2022, we retained our “Good” rating, a real testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and students. Ofsted commented the pupils were “respectful of each other’s views and are exceptionally supportive. Pupils behave well. They are proud of their school and the improvements that have been made in recent years. Pupils enjoy school and know that leaders and staff have the highest expectations for them.” The Ofsted report is a fair reflection of the academy, and we continue to develop as we push from Good to Great.

In November 2016, as part of the Priority School Building Programme, we moved into brand new premises that have given us access to fantastic new facilities, which really set us apart in the locality.

As a proud Academy Transformation Trust academy, we are devoted to professional development and support which is second to none. Our trust is registered as Disability Confident, and we welcome all applications. Our ATT Institute offers hundreds of training events and leadership accreditation qualifications to develop your talent to its full potential. As an academy we believe it is our role to develop your expertise to the full through supportive coaching in order to transform the lives of our students.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is sponsored by Academy Transformation Trust, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

To learn more, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139937/EDV-2025-QEA-05426

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.