SENDCO at St John Fisher Catholic Academy

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SJFCA/95574

Location

Hookstone Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PT

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS plus a SEND Allowance - £5,497

Closing Date

9:00am, 8th Dec 2025

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week commencing 8th December2025

Interview Date(s) Week commencing 8th December2025

About this Role

Required as soon as possible
Permanent
Full time
Salary MPS/UPS plus a SEND Allowance - £5,497

The Governors of this high achieving oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring SENDCo to join our Special Educations needs team.

We are looking for a candidate with proven experience supporting students with a range of additional needs and a solid understanding of SEND provision. The successful applicant will also be expected to fulfill the responsibilities of a teacher, as outlined in the STPCD. While a small teaching load will form part of the role, time will also be allocated for core SENDCo duties. We value the presence of a practising teacher in this position.

The SENDCo will collaborate closely with the Executive SENDCo, who works strategically across two secondary schools within the Trust, as well as the Senior Leadership and Pastoral Inclusion Teams. Together, they are committed to delivering a high-quality curriculum and inclusive learning for all.

This role presents a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact at St John Fisher, within a warm, welcoming, and positive school community.

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable for all students
Is forward thinking and outward looking with a clarity of vision
Is aware of the national and local agendas in SEN
Has excellent analytical and data skills and the ability to provide challenge and support
Great interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt
Can create an environment in which our students feel especially safe, valued and happy
A high degree of personal integrity, strong personal drive and resilience

In return we can offer:

A committed and friendly team aiming for excellence
Students who are well behaved, happy and eager to learn
A commitment to high quality professional development
A supportive and encouraging Senior Leadership Team, Academy Council and Trust
Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
On-site parking and access to canteen
Teacher Pension Scheme

A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing

St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools.

If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager at office@sjfchs.org.uk to arrange this.

Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 9am

Interview date: Interviews will take place shortly afterwards

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.