Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Main Pay Scale + TLR2b

Contract Type: Full time, permanent, non-class based

 

Fosse Way Academy is a large, popular and successful school with a fantastic team, a supportive governing body and children who are eager to learn. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced SENDCO to lead and develop our inclusive provision and champion the needs of our pupils with SEND.

 

This is a non-class based position that also includes responsibility as one of the school’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.

 

We are looking for someone who:

- Is an experienced teacher with QTS and holds or is working towards the National SENCO Award

- Has a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current safeguarding legislation

- Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

- Is committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive

- Can work effectively with pupils, families, staff and a wide range of external agencies

- Has a passion for inclusion and promoting the best outcomes for all pupils

 

In return we offer:

- A welcoming and supportive staff team who work collaboratively

- A strong commitment to professional development

- An inclusive school community with pupils who are a joy to work with

- The opportunity to make a significant impact on the life chances of our learners

 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or informal conversation about the role, please contact the Headteacher, Mr Robert Cowling, on 01522 682020.

 

How to Apply:

Application forms and further details are available from the school office or online at www.fosse-way-academy.org. Please return completed applications to:

applications@fosse-way-academy.org

 

Closing Date for Applications: 12:00pm on Thursday 22^nd May 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 28^th May 2025

 

Fosse Way Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

	Fosse Way Application Form - standard May 2025	[docx 55KB]
	SENDCO Job description and Person Specification - Fosse Way Academy	[pdf 162KB]