SENDCo - Haughton School

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Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) - Haughton School

Salary:  MPS/UPS + TLR2

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

Starting: asap – subject to recruitment checks

Haughton School is a primary school for children with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic middle leader, who believes that every child can achieve, succeed and develop to their full potential when their individual needs are met.

We need you to:

• Be an exemplary middle leader with knowledge and experience of moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Be of resilient character with a can-do attitude.
• Be a committed advocate for inclusive practice.
• Be a team player committed to working in partnership with all stakeholders.
• Have a desire and driving force to make a difference.

If you have the motivation to give your best to our children and our school, we feel certain we’ve got the right environment to get the best out of you.

We operate a Safeguarding Policy which promotes the welfare of children.

Shortlisted candidates must complete a criminal record self-disclosure form.   This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Closing Date: Tuesday 5th May 2026 (5.00 pm)

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 13th May 2026

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Application Form

Job Description and Person Specification

Company

Join Team Telford – Where People Make the Difference

We’re proud to be the *LGC Local Authority of the Year 2025* – and it’s all thanks to our incredible people.

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we don’t just deliver services – we protect, care, and invest in our borough. Our teams are trusted, supported, and empowered to make a real impact.

We offer:

A friendly, inclusive and dynamic workplace, competitive pay, generous benefits, flexible working and great development opportunities.  A culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. Diversity makes us stronger — and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We offer a guaranteed interview schemefor eligible candidates and have clear policies supporting inclusive recruitment, including for ex-offenders and trans and non-binary applicants.

Need help applying? Call our HR Helpdesk on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden].

⏳ *Heads up: we may close applications early if we get a high volume of great candidates — so don’t wait!*