SENDCo – Part-Time

Christians Schools Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SENDCo to lead and manage the SEND provision at a thriving independent school. This role is pivotal in shaping an inclusive ethos, ensuring all pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities have access to a balanced curriculum. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in developing successful strategies for diverse needs and possess excellent communication skills. Join a supportive community where your contributions will make a significant impact on students' lives and educational journeys, all within a faith-based environment that values personal and spiritual growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing strategies for students with diverse needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school’s SEND provision and policy implementation.
• Develop and monitor bespoke provisions for pupils with SEND.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Experience with SEND

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Relevant SEND Training

Job description

Post – SENDCo
Christian Fellowship School (CFS) is looking to employ a dedicated SENDCo to lead and manage the school’s SEND provision, overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the school’s SEND policy and ensuring high-quality support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Hours – The SENDCo role is for 4 days per week. This could also be suitable for a job share arrangement and could be combined with a part-time teaching role.

About our school
Independent Sector, 170 to 200 pupils from 4 to 16. CFS is a faith venture within a parent collaborative setting, where young people learn to consider the world and themselves in a Christ-centred way. It is a school where children are supported to explore their unique nature and purpose in Christ from Reception right through to GCSE: personally, spiritually and academically. School families come from diverse ethnic and church backgrounds across the wider Merseyside region. We are in the top 5 Liverpool schools for GCSE league tables and our students consistently make good progress. CFS belongs to the Christian Schools’ Trust network and is a member of ISA. We see working at CFS as part of our Christian calling to serve the church through education. The salary structure is consequently reflected in this vision.

More about the role
As a member of the School’s Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to strategic leadership and management decisions, playing a pivotal role in shaping the school’s inclusive ethos. You will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring bespoke provision to ensure that all pupils with SEND have full access to a broad, balanced curriculum and are socially included within the wider school community.
You will have proven experience in designing and implementing successful strategies for students with a broad range of needs, as well as excellent communication skills. You will have a proactive and creative approach to problem-solving and enhancing learning experiences for all pupils, together with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Interested?
Expressions of interest for this opportunity and to arrange a school visit or to find out more, please email [e-mail] by 31st May 2025. Candidates new to the school will be invited to visit the school for a Vision tour to explain our distinctive curriculum and ethos. Upon receipt of a completed application form, three references will be taken up for short-listed candidates. Additionally, the applicants must be practising Christians (occupational requirement under Part 1 of schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010).

Safeguarding
The Governors and Staff of CFS take seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children and young people entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff and volunteers will share this commitment. Completion of an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement as part of our Prevent Duty for anyone working at the school. Other pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with our duties as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE 2023) and these are detailed in the application form, including consideration of the applicant’s digital footprint.

Job advert published: 09/04/2025

Closing date for applications: 31st May 2025

Start date: September 2025 (earlier shadowing period possible).