SENCO

To Know, Love, and Serve God
We are here to serve the Community and improve the life chances of ALL its pupils. Applications are welcome regardless of the personal faith of the applicant, providing they are supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos.

St Anne’s RC Voluntary Academy is a welcoming and ambitious Catholic secondary school, part of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust. Our school prides itself on providing a calm and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally. With a strong focus on pastoral care and excellent opportunities for professional development, St Anne’s is an exceptional place to work and learn.

Recently, we celebrated a historic milestone by achieving a ‘Good’ judgement in both our Ofsted and Catholic inspections, an achievement we are eager to build upon as we strive to be outstanding in all we do. At St Anne’s, every pupil is supported to thrive in a calm, purposeful learning environment where high expectations and strong values underpin everything.

We are seeking an outstanding, dynamic and highly motivated Teacher and SENCO to join our dedicated team at St Annes RC Voluntary Academy.

Closing Date:
Wednesday 1st October 2026, 12noon
Interviews:
Friday 9th October 2026

Pay: MPS/UPS plus TLR 1b
Contract type: permanent
Start date: January 2027

We are seeking a passionate and skilled professional lead our SEND team.

The purpose of this role is to:

• lead the development of teaching and learning for SEND pupils across the school
• have overall responsibility for determining the strategic vision and development of SEND provision across the school
• have day-to-day responsibility for the coordination of SEND provision to support individual pupils
• monitor, evaluate and review the curriculum delivered to pupils ensuring it meets their needs, deepens their learning and leads to outstanding outcomes
• inspire and engage staff and pupils in the vision for the school

You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team focused on making a real difference in the lives of young people. Your work will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to grow professionally within a school committed to excellence and Catholic values.

• Qualified Teacher Status
• NASENCO qualification, or a willingness to work towards
• Experience of working with SEND students
• Shares our vision of being an outstanding professional Catholic learning community
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to serving and supporting all students
• Embraces inclusive practice and understands the complexities of a diverse student body
• Experience of working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies
• Is proactive in contributing to school improvement and student success
• Values collaboration, integrity, and continuous professional development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Alignment with our Catholic values and mission.

If you are motivated by challenge and want to be part of a school where your work truly matters, St Anne’s is the place for you.

• A supportive and collaborative school that is ambitious in delivering excellent pupil outcomes
• A school where the staff embrace our vision and Catholic ethos which is based on respect and dignity
• A very supportive staff network that reflects our Catholic ethos, where Senior Leaders value and appreciate the great staff that work at St Anne’s
• A strong, united community where there is great emphasis on continuous professional development
• A school that has embedded strong systems and structures in all areas, which has led to the creation of an…