Job description
SENDCo
Salary | M1 - UPS3 | £34,069 - £52,835 FTE |
Hours | 32.5 hours per week, Full Time | |
Reporting to: | Assistant Headteacher (SEND & Inclusion | |
Liaising with: | SLT, Directors of Learning, Heads of Year, Parents & Carers, Local Authority | |
Purpose of the Role
RFSS is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, warm and caring SENDCo to join our growing school. We are looking for someone who is committed to the development of young people, and someone who believes that everyone can achieve. We welcome applications from qualified SENDCo’s who are experienced.
This role is a fantastic opportunity for a SENDCo who wants to build relationships and work with students and parents/carers of students with varied needs. In addition to this, the SENDCo will have the ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders to shape the future direction of the school’s new Communication & Interaction Specialist Resource Provision (SRP).
The SENDCo will have overall responsibility for the strategic development of the school’s Special Educational Needs (SEND) policy and implementation; including oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising all students’ attainment and achievement.
Please see attached Applicant Information Pack for the Job Description and Person Specification.
This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. The job description will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subjected to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.
If you feel that you could bring further impetus to our drive to improve the provision for our students and have the necessary energy, enthusiasm, and sense of humour to take us forward in this exciting curriculum area then please get in touch.
To arrange a visit to school or for an informal discussion with the Director of Learning or Headteacher, please call Sarah Covill, Operations Manager, on 01788 222060 or email; scovill@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk
This job description is current at the date shown but in consultation with the post holder may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time
Triumph Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. TLT is always happy to receive speculative applications from excellent teachers and support staff.
The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Rugby Free Secondary School
Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- Pupils
- 1,111
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,677
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
- Academy trust
- TRIUMPH LEARNING TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE
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- Salary
- £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS Plus TLR to exceptional candidate
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 22 October 2026
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
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