Teacher - Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowlee Park Community Primary School in Rochdale is seeking an experienced SENCO to drive SEND policy and provision across the school, supporting pupils with moderate and complex needs. You will work with a dedicated team to create an inclusive learning environment and tailor support to individual learners.

The role requires strategic leadership of SEND, knowledge of statutory responsibilities, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEN policy development and provision.
• Strong ability to assess and plan for pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Willingness to complete NPQ/SENCO qualification within three years.

Responsibilities

• Determine strategic development and implementation of the SEN policy and provision in school.
• Be responsible for the day to day operation of the SEN policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN or a disability.
• Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all students with SEN or a disability.
• Prepare annual review schedules for pupils with EHCPs and lead annual review meetings.
• Support induction and training of teachers and Teaching Assistants to deliver high quality provision for pupils with SEND.

Skills

SENCO leadership

Inclusion champions

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified teacher with relevant degree

National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators

NPQ for SENCOs

Job description

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (+ £5,872 TLR 2B)

Interview Date: Friday 16 October 2026

The staff and Governing Board are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated SENCO with vision and ambition to inspire and lead on the continuing development of the SEND policy and provision across school. The school works with children with moderate and complex needs, providing excellent support to meet their individual needs. You will work alongside experienced staff to create an inclusive learning environment where support is tailored to each child.

Bowlee Park Community Primary School is a 4FE school with over 900 pupils. Our school was inspected by OFSTED in November 2023 and we maintained our ‘Outstanding’ grading in all areas.

Successful candidates will join a very supportive team and be provided with high quality induction, CPD and support.

You will:

• Determine the strategic development and implementation of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy and provision in school
• Be responsible for the day to day operation of the SEN policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN or a disability
• Have completed/be willing to complete National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators, or from September 2024, the NPQ for SENCOs within three years of appointment to post
• Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all students with SEN or a disability
• Be responsible for the effective assessment of pupils with SEN, planning high quality provision, supporting staff to understand, resource and deliver provision and reviewing progress.
• Compile and submit requests for education and health care needs assessments and funding for pupils
• Prepare annual review schedules for pupils with EHCP’s, all related paperwork and lead annual review meetings
• Support the induction and training of teachers and Teaching Assistants to deliver high quality provision for pupils with SEND
• Liaise with the Local Authority SEND team and a range of external agencies - work with key staff from the support services and implement strategies recommended
• Provide support to parents/carers of pupils with SEND, arrange meetings to discuss SEND support and referrals
• Be responsible for effective transition through working closely with feeder settings to gather transition and SEND information for EYFS staff and supporting transition for pupils with SEND to high school
• Be an excellent and inspirational teacher with high expectations of learning and behaviour
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of what constitutes high quality teaching and learning for all pupils
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the commitment to work as part of a team
• Model the vision and values of the school.
• Recognise, promote, and celebrate diversity.

We offer you:

• An ‘Outstanding’ school, committed to excellence;
• Enthusiastic, welcoming and friendly children
• An experienced, hard-working and supportive team of staff and governors
• A school committed to ‘Knowledge…..Your Passport to the World’
• Exciting opportunities for professional development and career progression

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Bowlee Park is an ‘OUTSTANDING’ school with a strong caring ethos, high expectations, hardworking children and a strong team of motivated and supportive teaching and support staff.

Bowlee Park Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (para 220).

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

Closing Date: Thursday 8 October 2026

Interview Date: Friday 16 October 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.