SENDco

Abbeyfield School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Abbeyfield School is seeking an inspirational SENDCo to lead SEND provision, remove barriers to learning, and ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive. The role demands a Qualified Teacher Status with strong SEND background and the ability to collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to secure excellent outcomes for students with SEND.

The successful candidate will have experience as a Deputy SENDCo or SENDCo, a solid understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, and a

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree.
• Successful recent teaching experience with a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes for students with SEND.
• Experience analysing national, local and school-level data to inform strategy and improve outcomes for students with SEND.
• Experience supporting, challenging and developing teachers and support staff to strengthen inclusive practice and pedagogy.
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies and SEMH support to help students thrive both academically and personally.
• Experience as Deputy SENDCo or SENDCo.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree

Job description

Champion inclusion. Transform lives. Lead SEND at Abbeyfield School. As our SENDCo, you’ll drive exceptional support for students with additional needs, remove barriers to learning, and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Job Title: SENDco

Location: Abbeyfield School, Northampton

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours

Application Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

About You:

At Abbeyfield School, we are looking for an inspirational and dedicated SEND professional who is passionate about ensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. You will have a proven track record of leading high-quality SEND provision, a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to secure the very best outcomes for young people. An excellent communicator and relationship builder, you will be committed to promoting inclusion, raising aspirations and removing barriers to learning. Above all, you will share our high expectations for every student and have the drive, resilience and determination to make a lasting difference to the lives of our learners.

Our Ideal candidate will have

Qualified Professional: Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree.

Proven Impact: Successful recent teaching experience with a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes for students with SEND

Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience analysing national, local and school-level data to inform strategy and improve outcomes for students with SEND.

Coaching & Development: Experience supporting, challenging and developing teachers and support staff to strengthen inclusive practice and pedagogy.

Student Wellbeing & Support: Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies and SEMH support to help students thrive both academically and personally.

Experience: Successful experience as a Deputy SENDco or SENDco

About the SEND Team:

The SEND team at Abbeyfield School is a dedicated and compassionate group of professionals who share a commitment to helping every student succeed. Working collaboratively across the school, the team builds strong relationships with students, families and colleagues to ensure that individual needs are understood and supported. There is a genuine passion for inclusion, with staff working together to remove barriers to learning, celebrate progress and provide students with the confidence and support they need to thrive. As SENDCo, you will be part of a team that is caring, ambitious and united by a shared belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to achieve their very best.

About Abbeyfield School:

Abbeyfield School is a values-led community where staff are supported, empowered, and inspired to make a real impact. Guided by our principles of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness, we foster a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with clear systems, consistent processes, and a calendar that supports work-life balance.

Professional development is central to our ethos. Whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll benefit from high-quality CPD, coaching, and opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools. Our students are curious, courteous, and eager to learn, and our inclusive, restorative approach to behaviour helps every learner feel safe and supported.

Abbeyfield is a school where staff are trusted to lead, reflect, and grow. With excellent facilities and a strong team ethos, it’s a place where you can develop your career and be part of something meaningful. If you’re looking for a school that values its people and puts students at the heart of everything, Abbeyfield is the place for you. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.