SENDCO

Gloucester Academy; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester Academy seeks a SENDCO to lead our provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. You will work alongside our existing SENDCO to coordinate support, collaborate with families, staff and external professionals, and promote inclusion across the school.

The role focuses on identifying SEND needs, reviewing the SEND Register, developing policies, liaising with agencies, and supporting staff with Learning and Behaviour Plans while delivering high-quality teaching.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) held.
• Good honours degree with relevant postgraduate studies preferred.
• SEND qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Trauma-informed training is a bonus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and monitoring of SEND needs within the school.
• Maintain and review the SEND Register and placement of pupils.
• Share SEND information with staff and review SEND policies for best provision.
• Meet with parents and pupils to set up and review SEND Support plans.
• Liaise with external professionals and agencies as needed.
• Contribute to planning for evidence-based SEND strategies and outcomes.
• Support staff with Learning Plans and Behaviour Plans, maintaining records.
• Undertake assessments of specific learning needs as required.
• Carry out Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead duties.

Skills

QTS

Honours degree

SEND qualification

Trauma-informed

Education

Honours degree + postgraduate studies

Job description

Help Every Child Reach Their Potential

Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they may face?

At Gloucester Academy, we are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable SENDCO to join our team and and to work alongside our existing SENDCO to lead our provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

This is an excting opportunity to make a lasting impact across the school, working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external professionals to ensure that every child feels valued, supported and empowered to achieve their very best.

About the Role

As SENDCO, you will play a central role in promoting inclusion and ensuring that students with special educational needs and disabilities receive high-quality support throughout their educational journey. Working closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies, you will coordinate effective provision, oversee statutory responsibilities and help remove barriers to learning so that every student can participate fully in school life and achieve success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about inclusion and committed to improving outcomes, wellbeing and life chances for children and young people with SEND.

Key aspects of the role include:

• To take responsibility for the identification and monitoring/review/evaluation of the SEND needs within the school;
• To regularly review the identification and placement of pupils with SEND on the SEND Register;
• To ensure that appropriate information regarding the pupils’ SEND and support strategies are shared with all staff;
• To review, refine and implement SEND and related policies to ensure best provision for our pupils;
• To meet with parents and the pupil to set up, review and evaluate SEND Support plans and provision plans
• Make referrals and liaise with professionals outside of the school - this could range from and include: MAST team, psychologists, Local Authority SEND team with EHCP applications, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists;
• To contribute to planning for the delivery of evidence‑based and effective SEND strategies and support to meet the needs of pupils with SEND;
• Ensure appropriate assessment of all pupils receiving support and assist colleagues in the setting of realistic and challenging targets for future progress;
• To provide outstanding teaching to pupils;
• Support staff with the writing and implementation of Learning Plans and Behaviour Plans and the keeping of appropriate, up to date records;
• To undertake additional assessments of specific learning needs;
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead;
• This is not an exclusive list of the role and responsibilities;

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a Qualified Teacher Status
• Good Hons. Degree and relevant postgraduate studies
• Holds a SEND qualification, however this is not essential
• Has Trauma Informed Training, however this is not essential

About Gloucester Academy

At Gloucester Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Gloucester Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.

Ambition

We have a strong desire and determination to achieve success. We believe there are no limits to what can be achieved. We do what it takes for as long as it takes. In other words, we go for it every day!

Excellence

We strive for greatness in everything we set our minds to. We endeavour to do our very best and excel in all aspects of school life.

Pride

We are ‘fiercely’ proud of ourselves, our school, our community and our Trust. We hold our heads high and feel a sense of togetherness and joy in our school.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 11th October 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.