At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop SEND provision, ensuring all students thrive in their learning.
- Company: St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, committed to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, excellent career opportunities, and professional development.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving outcomes for all students.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEND and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you a passionate and ambitious SENDCo who places students at the heart of everything you do? We invite applications from teachers who share our vision for delivering a high-quality education and are ready to take the next steps in their career, leading and developing SEND provision across the Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join and further develop the SEND provision at St John Fisher. As SENDCo, you will play a key role in ensuring that all students with additional needs receive the support, challenge and opportunities they need to thrive. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can demonstrate a track record of raising standards and, importantly, inspire young people to be confident, resilient and ambitious in their learning.
You will have high expectations for our young people, staff and wider community, underpinned by our Catholic ethos and values. St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is an 11–18 school serving its local community.
As part of our commitment to inclusion and excellence, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to further shape and develop our SEND provision, working closely with Academy and Trust leaders to ensure that every student achieves their full potential. We welcome applications from experienced SEND practitioners as well as those looking to undertake the National Professional Qualification for SEND Leadership.
If you want to work in an Academy where you can make a real difference to young people’s life chances, whilst working within a supportive and collaborative environment, then this post is ideal for you. In return you will be supported and encouraged to develop further and enjoy a long and rewarding career.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has vision, energy and enthusiasm for inclusive education and SEND provision
- Is proactive, innovative and focused on improving outcomes for all students
- Is an inspirational and ambitious practitioner with strong knowledge of SEND legislation and best practice
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Has a proven track record of delivering high-quality outcomes for young people
- Is an advocate of partnership working and wider school/community engagement
- Is a highly effective classroom practitioner with high expectations of all learners
- Has the ability to work effectively with students, families, external agencies and colleagues to remove barriers to learning
- Has a commitment to ensuring that every young person can access, participate in and enjoy all aspects of school life
In return we can offer:
- The opportunity to work in a rapidly improving Academy with a committed staff team
- A dynamic and thriving student body who deserve the very best
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Excellent career opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of professional learning and development
- Support in undertaking the National Professional Qualification for SEND Leadership, where appropriate
- A commitment to your ongoing professional development
If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity and/or to arrange a visit, please contact Miss Oakes at k-oakes@stjohnfisher.org.uk. Applications are available through our school website: St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy – Vacancies.
Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. Applicants should note that, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025), it is the applicant’s responsibility to have made any necessary registrations relevant at the time of making this application which is required for people working or volunteering with children. Accordingly, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of enhanced checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service and Employer Access Online (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people). As part of our commitment to effective safeguarding we may conduct online searches of candidates.
SENDCo in Dewsbury employer: Catholic Recruitment
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the development of its staff and students alike. With a strong commitment to inclusion and excellence, the Academy fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment where SEND practitioners can thrive and make a meaningful impact on young people's lives. Employees benefit from excellent career opportunities, professional development programmes, and the chance to work within a dynamic community dedicated to raising educational standards.
