We are seeking a SENDCO who can provide dynamic and strategic SEND leadership in addition to being an excellent classroom practitioner, delivering quality first teaching throughout the curriculum. Whether you are making referrals to health professionals, leading multi-agency meetings, assessing children, modelling interventions, carrying out learning walks or responding to parents, you will impress us with your ability to multi-task and thrive under pressure. Supporting teachers, analysing data, leading staff meetings and ensuring children are receiving the appropriate interventions and the support they require, are all elements of this interesting, exciting and varied role.

Your experience will include working with a wide range of special educational needs and preferably having already had some experience of the role of a SENDCO or working alongside an experienced SENDCO. You are also used to delivering interventions and providing quality first teaching within the classroom. Your experience of meeting the needs of children with SEND is extensive as is your thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice. You strive to diminish gaps in attainment between pupils and peers through consistent high standards. You are able to write detailed reports, to make referrals to a range of agencies, producing a wide range of written communications in various formats. You are very keen to support the SEMH needs of children and will be instrumental in further developing our nurturing provision. You will play a key role in our organisational growth and change. In addition to the SENDCO role, you will be able to share class responsibility too and fulfil all the requirements of a class teacher.

Above all, you are adaptable, creative and energetic, with a high level of integrity as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and build positive relationships at all levels and with a wide range of professionals and outside agencies.

Wise Owl Trust is a fast paced, innovative Trust that is passionate about giving our children the best education.

We currently have 5 primary academies within our Trust;

• Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton
• Seymour Road Academy, Clayton
• Briscoe Lane Academy, Newton Heath
• Park View Community Academy, Miles Platting
• Peel Hall Primary Academy, Wythenshawe

We would be delighted to hear from you if you have/are:

• Someone who puts children first and is prepared to go the extra mile
• Enthusiasm, resilience and the ability to think imaginatively
• An understanding of learners’ needs and how to support them to reach their full potential
• Fun, hard-working and able to work as part of a dynamic team
• Empathy, humour and communication skills needed to lead effectively
• Passionate about making a difference for disadvantaged children

Working as part of Wise Owl Trust will offer:

• The opportunity to work in a friendly and diverse school community
• The chance to teach in a stimulating learning environment
• A supportive and forward thinking leadership team
• Future opportunities for promotion across the Trust

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our happy and thriving Trust, please complete an application form and return it by 12 noon , 19th December 2025 . We do not accept CVs as part as our application process. All parts of the application form must be fully completed.

Safeguarding Commitment

Wise Owl Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and references. Additionally, the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position, and completion of a “Childcare Disqualification” declaration form will be required upon successful application.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at the Trust. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

If you’re not notified of an interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

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