SEND Co-ordinator at The North Halifax Grammar School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/NHGS/74616
  Location
Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 Annually (FTE)
plus TLR2c (£7,847 per annum)
  Closing Date
9:00am, Fri 8th May, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Week commencing 18th May
   Interview Date(s)           Week commencing 18th May
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About this Role

SEND Co-Ordinator 


Pay Range: MPR/UPR (to be discussed at interview), plus TLR2c (£7,847 per annum).
Hours: 0.8-1.0 FTE - the hours of work will be agreed on appointment
Tenure: Permanent
Responsible to: Headteacher & SLG

Main Purpose of the Role: 

Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school 

Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN or a disability 

Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents/carers and other agencies  

The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher as required. 


Please refer to the the attached job description and person specification for further details

Benefits

As an employee at NHGS you will be part of the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme (for associate staff) and Teachers Pension (for teaching staff) for which the Academy pays a substantial contribution into on your behalf for your retirement.  

You will also receive an employee benefit as a member of Medicash who offer an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan from the date your employment commences.


It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.



The North Halifax Grammar School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. What motivates you to pursue a career with NHGS specifically, and what our school appeals to you the most?
  2. What does effective inclusion look like in practice, and how would you promote this across the academy?
  3. This part of your application is very important and will be used to decide if you meet the criteria to be shortlisted for interview. Refer to the information supplied in the job description and tell us how your skills and experience match. Use examples where possible and provide the situation or task, your actions(s) and the results. If you are applying for your first job, provide examples of other relevant experience that will help us decide your suitability e.g. gained through training, education, the community.

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