SENDCo

Job title: SENDCo

Location: Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF

Starting salary: Competitive Teacher Pay Structure, £36.400 - £53,040, plus TLR1 – £10,174 + £2,000

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Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 08:00 – 16:00

Start date: As soon as possible

 

Sheffield Springs Academy is seeking a dynamic and committed SENDCo to join our high performing SEND team. Over the past 18 months, we have significantly strengthened our provision, building a robust structure that enables earlier intervention, personalised support, and consistently high-quality classroom practice. As

part of this ongoing development, we are appointing a second SENDCo to work alongside our Assistant Principal for SEND and further enhance our capacity.

In this role, you will be fully supported by an established leadership framework, clear systems, and an experienced Assistant Principal who leads the SEND vision. The addition of a second SENCO enhances our capacity to deliver high quality provision, drive early intervention, and ensure personalised support reaches every learner who needs it.

You will also lead and inspire our passionate team of Specialist Learning Coaches and Learning Coaches, working collaboratively to strengthen inclusive practice cross the academy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, well supported department where your expertise can make a significant, lasting impact on the lives of our young people.

 

Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 secondary school serving the Park, Manor and Castle wards of Sheffield.  As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.

 

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy.  The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies.  Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 school.  As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.  Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.

 

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

 

The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside the access to the beautiful Peak District within a 20-minute commute.  Quality of life is routinely ranked highly, and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe: Welcome to Sheffield

 

What we would like from you

·       An ‘outstanding’ experienced teacher or a less experienced teacher with the potential to be consistently outstanding within a short timeframe.

·       Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.

·       Someone who is passionate about SEND and who will inspire our students.

We will offer you

·       Highly competitive salary.  We pay an average of 5% above national scales, the best rates of pay in the sector.

·       Excellent facilities and resources.

·       Access to an outstanding professional development programme.

·       Exceptional curriculum resources.

·       Expert subject advice.

·       Three extra INSET days for planning.

·       At least one personal day a year.

·       Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.

·       Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.

·       A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.

·       Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.

·       Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.

·       Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.

·       Generous staff discount scheme.

·       We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you.  Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

We warmly encourage candidates to visit the academy. Visits are available at the following times:

During term time:

• 18 March – 26 March: Visits available anytime during or after the school day.

During the Easter break:

• Tuesday 31 March, Wednesday 1 April, Thursday 2 April – 10:00am–1:00pm

• Tuesday 7 April, Wednesday 8 April, Thursday 9 April – 10:00am–1:00pm

Additional availability:

• 13 April – 17 April: Visits available anytime during or after the school day.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form.  Please note that CVs are not accepted.  The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Sunday 19th April 2026.

Interviews will be taking place WC 27th April 2026.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.