SENCO - EXTENDED SLT

Location Shuttleworth College, Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST (1064 on roll)

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Summary The Governors at Shuttleworth College are seeking an exceptional, passionate and strategic Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our Extended Senior Leadership Team and lead our SEND provision across a vibrant and ambitious mainstream secondary school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SENCO who is determined to ensure that every young person receives the support, challenge and opportunities they need to thrive. As a school with a significant number of students with SEND, inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. We believe that all pupils can achieve highly when barriers to learning are identified and addressed, and we are committed to providing outstanding support for students with a wide range of needs.

The SENCO will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop both students and colleagues. They will model excellent teaching practice, champion high-quality adaptive teaching and contribute to raising standards for all learners across the school. The post includes a teaching commitment of approximately 6 hours per week, allowing the postholder to maintain a strong classroom presence while fulfilling their strategic leadership responsibilities.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status
• SENCO national professional qualification (NPQ)
• Appropriate degree

Desirable Qualifications

• Masters of further education in relevant discipline

Essential Experience

• Significant experience as SENCO within a setting similar to Shuttleworth College, Successful teaching experience in a secondary school setting.
• Experience of supporting students with a range of SEND needs.
• Experience of line managing support staff.
• Experience of working with parents/carers and external agencies.
• Evidence of the application of strategies to review, evaluate and improve inclusive practice.
• Experience of delivering training to staff

Desirable Experience

• Experience of presenting to Governors or external stakeholders.
• Experience of leadership within a senior or extended leadership team.

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.