Assistant Headteacher/SENDCO
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4SR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9f9f65e3-f62a-43b4-bf1b-cea6cfeca907 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors are seeking to appoint a SENDCO who will lead the school’s strategic approach to SEND and line manage key staff in our SEND provision. They will design and implement targeted and specialist support for a cohort of students with a wide range of SEND needs whilst also acting as a leader of teaching and learning across the school, as we look to create a classroom environment which is not only accessible but engaging and inspiring to students of all prior attainment levels.
The successful candidate will form part of a cohesive whole-school leadership team. They will help to ensure that curriculum planning and delivery is SEND-informed through their attendance of Academic Leaders meetings. Our vision is that inclusive practice is fully embedded across all aspects of the curriculum and wider provision rather than existing in isolation.
We are looking for an individual who:
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and our Catholic life and mission.
• Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated teacher with strong SEND knowledge and the ability to adapt the curriculum in an engaging and exciting way to meet the needs of all learners.
• Is passionate about making a positive difference to the outcomes for all learners, displaying a commitment to the continual development and improvement of teaching and learning
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate staff through effective CPD.
• Has a detailed understanding and awareness of the current climate around SEN.
What the school offers its staff
St Bede’s is a successful and heavily over-subscribed mixed, 11-16 school with a long history of academic success. Our school has been awarded Good in our recent Ofsted inspection, and we have an excellent reputation in the community for the standards of behaviour and achievements of our pupils.
St Bede’s takes steps to ensure staff feel valued and have a positive work-life balance, including staff well-being windows, marking policies that utilise whole class feedback and eliminating lengthy written reports. Other benefits include discounted gym membership and an Employee Assistance Program giving you access to free physio and counselling services.
Further details about the role
St Bede’s is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 11th May 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Enhanced DBS required
The Governors are seeking to appoint a SENDCO who will lead the school’s strategic approach to SEND and line manage key staff in our SEND provision. They will design and implement targeted and specialist support for a cohort of students with a wide range of SEND needs whilst also acting as a leader of teaching and learning across the school, as we look to create a classroom environment which is not only accessible but engaging and inspiring to students of all prior attainment levels.
The successful candidate will form part of a cohesive whole-school leadership team. They will help to ensure that curriculum planning and delivery is SEND-informed through their attendance of Academic Leaders meetings. Our vision is that inclusive practice is fully embedded across all aspects of the curriculum and wider provision rather than existing in isolation.
We are looking for an individual who:
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and our Catholic life and mission.
• Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated teacher with strong SEND knowledge and the ability to adapt the curriculum in an engaging and exciting way to meet the needs of all learners.
• Is passionate about making a positive difference to the outcomes for all learners, displaying a commitment to the continual development and improvement of teaching and learning
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate staff through effective CPD.
• Has a detailed understanding and awareness of the current climate around SEN.
What the school offers its staff
St Bede’s is a successful and heavily over-subscribed mixed, 11-16 school with a long history of academic success. Our school has been awarded Good in our recent Ofsted inspection, and we have an excellent reputation in the community for the standards of behaviour and achievements of our pupils.
St Bede’s takes steps to ensure staff feel valued and have a positive work-life balance, including staff well-being windows, marking policies that utilise whole class feedback and eliminating lengthy written reports. Other benefits include discounted gym membership and an Employee Assistance Program giving you access to free physio and counselling services.
Further details about the role
St Bede’s is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 11th May 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Enhanced DBS required