SENDCo

We are looking for an exceptional and dedicated teacher to join our team as SENDCo. This is a key position within the school and a fantastic opportunity to make a significant difference to the educational outcomes, welfare and life chances of our pupils.

The SENDCo leads a team of three HLTAs, 12 LSAs and an Inclusion Administrator, liaising with the Advisory Teachers from the Local Authority. We also have use of our own Educational Psychologist. Our SEN Team is well funded and resourced, with experienced and well-trained colleagues. The SENDCo is part of the large expert Safeguarding and Pastoral Team. Currently, 22% of our students are on the SEN register, with 59 students with EHCPs. The successful candidate’s teaching timetable will be within the SEN Department, which will ensure that there is appropriate time to fulfil the role.

The successful candidate will lead on some aspects of CPD in supporting the professional development of staff to continually meet students’ needs and will also be involved in additional literacy and numeracy support. Applications are welcomed from candidates already qualified as a SENDCo or those who are prepared to train for the SENDCo qualification.

St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth-Form College is a mixed voluntary Academy for 11–18-year-olds, based in North Featherstone in West Yorkshire. There are currently 1,481 students in attendance. The school opened in 1963 and has a proud history. We were judged as Good by Ofsted in November 2021; we were also judged as Good by the Diocesan Section 48 Inspection in April 2024, with 7 out of 9 areas judged as Outstanding.

We are proudly part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust, which comprises three Secondary Schools and 12 Primary Schools.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Support and collaboration from a strong partnership of 15 schools within the Trust
• A commitment to your professional development
• A friendly and caring school and parish community
• A passionate and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council
• An excellent pension package
• Health and wellbeing support

Visits to the school are welcomed, and we always welcome speaking to interested candidates. For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Debi Mitchell, HR Officer, on 01977 691000 or DeMitchell@st-wilfrids.bkcat.uk

Our Open Day video can be viewed HERE; our Sixth-Form video can be viewed HERE; our GCSE Options Information can be viewed HERE; and our Subject Information can be viewed HERE.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ link.

Closing date: 9.00am on 19th October 2026.

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks, including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2024), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.