SEND Officer

SEND Officer VACANCY

Salary: Band 6 SCP22 £33,699 (pro-rata’d £28,579.17)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only

Shift pattern: Monday–Thursday 08:00am– 16:00pm, Friday 08:00am-15:30pm

CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping

Headteacher: Mrs C. Lennox

St Wilfrid’s RC College

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives? We’re looking for a committed SEND Officer to join our vibrant secondary school community and help shape an inclusive, inspiring future for our students.

In this exciting role, you’ll work closely with students, families, and staff to ensure every learner with special educational needs receives the support, guidance, and opportunities they deserve. You’ll be a champion of inclusion, a problem-solver, and a key part of a dedicated pastoral and SEND team.

St Wilfrid’s RC College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures.  Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to recruitment@st-wilfrids.org by 09:00am on 02/02/2026.  Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted.  For enquiries regarding this role, please contact recruitment@st-wilfrids.org

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.