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Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) – Secondary Academy in Lancaster (January Start)

A thriving 11–18 secondary academy in Lancaster, Lancashire, is seeking a strategic, qualified SENCo to join its extended leadership team on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

The SENCo will hold strategic oversight and statutory responsibility for the provision, progress, and inclusion of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

Working directly with the Senior Leadership Team, parents, external agencies, and a substantial team of Teaching Assistants, you will oversee Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), coordinate specialized interventions, and ensure the SEND Code of Practice is seamlessly operationalized across the whole-school curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and implement whole-school SEND strategy in accordance with the statutory SEND Code of Practice

  • Manage the statutory annual review process, drafting and tracking EHCP paperwork, provisions, and funding bands

  • Line-manage, deploy, and provide continuous professional development for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) and TAs

  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to embed effective graduated response plans and adaptive teaching methods

  • Liaise with external agencies (Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, CAMHS, Local Authority caseworkers)

  • Oversee access arrangements testing and statutory documentation alongside the Examinations Officer

Role Overview & Specifications

  • Start Date: January

  • Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

  • Location: Lancaster, Lancashire

  • Salary / Pay Rate: Leadership Scale (L5–L9) or UPS + TLR1 equivalent

  • Key Framework: Statutory SEND Code of Practice (0–25) / JCQ Regulations

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a completed National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or NPQ for SENCos

  • Comprehensive knowledge of EHCP procedures, local authority funding, and statutory reporting requirements

  • Demonstrated experience coordinating access arrangements and leading support staff teams

  • Empathetic communication and proven ability to build trust with families and external specialists

  • An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this SENCo position in Lancaster for a January start.

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Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) – Secondary Academy in Lancaster (January Start)

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