SENDCO

To start as soon as possible at Holy Trinity, our leadership team, staff and governors are united by a shared ambition: to nurture every individual so that they can flourish, achieve their full potential and grow into independent, aspirational and caring young people. We are a proudly inclusive and welcoming school where relationships sit at the heart of everything we do. Our relational approach enables pupils to feel known, valued and supported, while also being challenged to achieve their very best.

This is an exciting time to join Holy Trinity. We are a school on a journey of innovation, development and rapid improvement, building on strong foundations of care, commitment and high expectations. We are determined to raise standards, strengthen provision and create outstanding life chances for all pupils. Our in‑house professional development programme supports staff to deliver the very best teaching and learning, aligned with the Holy Trinity Standard and our school development priorities. Staff are encouraged to be reflective, to identify their own development needs and to grow as confident, skilled professionals within a supportive and forward‑looking community.

Our pupils are encouraged to be ambitious for themselves and for others. We nurture a growth mindset, celebrate individuality and create an environment where every child is supported to belong, participate and succeed. Strong, positive relationships underpin our cohesive school culture, and both staff and pupils are proud to be part of Holy Trinity. Our recent Ofsted report recognised that we are an “inclusive and welcoming school”, and we are committed to building on this further through high‑quality teaching, excellent pastoral care and ambitious SEND provision.

Holy Trinity is a 3‑16 Catholic and Church of England through school, which opened in September 2012 in a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art building. We have a 470‑place primary phase and a 700‑place secondary phase. Our 3‑16 through‑school model creates exciting opportunities to work collaboratively across phases, enhance progress over time and support a seamless transition between Key Stages. Our distinctive Catholic and Church of England ethos guides and supports all aspects of school life. Rooted in our Christian values, we are committed to developing a community where pupils and staff are treated with dignity, compassion and respect.

Ofsted recognised that “lessons are calm” and that pupils benefit from “stable routines”. Our behaviour policy builds on this by promoting consistency, positive relationships and a relational approach to supporting pupils. Our pupils respond well to carefully planned lessons, clear expectations and adults who know them well, believe in them and help them to succeed.

Responsibilities and qualifications

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and strategic SENDCo who can lead with clarity, ambition and impact. Our school has a higher‑than‑average proportion of pupils with SEND, and we are looking for someone who understands the complexity and opportunity this brings. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND, be able to evidence the impact of their work, and have the confidence to work strategically with staff, families and external partners. They will play a key role in shaping high‑quality provision, ensuring that pupils’ needs are identified and met effectively, and that every child is supported to achieve their best.

The successful candidate will have a secure understanding of the graduated approach and will be confident leading the assess, plan, do, review cycle across the school. They will oversee the coordination of Education, Health and Care plans, manage statutory processes with accuracy and within required timescales, and maintain the rigorous records and provision mapping that underpin high‑quality SEND practice. The successful candidate will have a confident grasp of current SEND legislation and reform, and the ambition to ensure that Holy Trinity’s provision is not only compliant but exemplary in its quality and impact.

You must be passionate about teaching and learning, committed to securing equity of provision for all young people, and be an excellent communicator. We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who can model high‑quality, inclusive teaching and support staff to develop their practice so that pupils with SEND thrive across the curriculum. You must have the determination to drive our school forward, raising standards and creating outstanding life chances for all pupils, particularly those with SEND.

A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential, and the successful candidate will be expected to uphold and contribute to our robust safeguarding culture at all times. You will need to think and plan strategically to ensure that SEND provision across Holy Trinity, from ages 3‑16, is ambitious, coherent and high quality, while also managing the day‑to‑day operational aspects of the role effectively.

You will lead and manage a skilled SEND team, including SEND administration support, three Assistant SENDCos, two HLTAs, an Intervention Teacher and six Teaching Assistants. Working closely with teaching staff across all phases, you will ensure high‑quality provision is consistently in place, providing training, coaching and practical support where needed to strengthen inclusive classroom practice and improve outcomes for pupils with SEND.

You will build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of external agencies, including educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and CAMHS, and will be confident working within Barnsley’s Local Offer to signpost and secure appropriate support for pupils and families. You will have the knowledge and confidence to lead SEND provision across both primary and secondary phases, understanding the distinct needs and transitions that a 3‑16 model presents. Experience of supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs will be particularly valued, given the profile of our school community.

In turn, we can offer:

• A warm, ambitious and genuinely inclusive school community where relationships are at the heart of our work, staff are valued, wellbeing matters, and leaders are committed to ensuring workload is purposeful and manageable.
• The opportunity to lead a committed and forward‑thinking SEND team who are passionate about inclusive practice, relational approaches, and making a real difference to the lives and outcomes of our pupils.
• A strong culture of professional growth, with a bespoke in‑house CPD programme, opportunities to shape your own development, and support to pursue NPQs and other professional qualifications.
• A fantastic, purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art school building with excellent facilities.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring Services form in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

Are you an excellent teacher and leader who is excited by the opportunity to shape high‑quality SEND provision across a 3‑16 school? Do you want to work in an innovative, forward‑thinking environment with ambitious professionals who are committed to moving our school forward? Are you passionate about securing equity of provision and outstanding life chances for all young people, particularly those with SEND? Do you have strong knowledge and experience of working with pupils with SEND, with a clear understanding of what excellent provision looks like and how to achieve it? Can you communicate effectively and build strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external partners? If so, we want to hear from you.

Closing date: Friday 19th June 9am