Position: SENCO - New Therapeutic SEN School
Location: North Bradford
Salary: £48,000-£56,000 per annum
Start Date: October Half Term 2026
School Opening: January 2027
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Are you an experienced teacher with a passion for SEND and a desire to help shape a brand-new specialist provision?
Spencer Clarke Group is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced SENCO to join a new therapeutic SEN secondary school in North Bradford, ahead of its opening in January 2027.
This is a unique opportunity to join the school at an early stage, starting at October half term, and play a key role in developing the school's SEND provision, systems and culture before pupils arrive.
The school will initially support around 20 pupils, providing a highly personalised and nurturing environment for young people with additional needs. Although the setting is a secondary school, some pupils will be working towards primary-level outcomes, so the ability to adapt teaching and provision to individual needs is essential.
Your Role:
As SENCO, you will work closely with the school's leadership team to establish and develop an outstanding SEND provision. You will have an important role in ensuring pupils' individual needs are identified, understood and effectively supported.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing the school's SEND provision
Supporting the implementation and review of EHCPs
Working closely with teachers, support staff and external professionals
Ensuring appropriate provision and interventions are in place for pupils
Supporting staff with differentiation and strategies to meet individual needs
Promoting high standards of inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Helping to establish effective SEND systems and processes ahead of the school's openingWhat We're Looking For:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
Strong teaching experience - essential
Experience working with pupils with SEND, ideally within a specialist or alternative provision setting
A strong understanding of SEND and individualised learning
NASENCO or NPQ SENCO qualification - desirable but not essential
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A flexible and creative approach to meeting individual pupil needs
A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people with SENDWhy Join This School?
Competitive salary of £48,000-£56,000, depending on experience
Opportunity to join a brand-new therapeutic SEN school
Be part of the founding team and help shape the provision from the outset
Small setting with an initial cohort of just 20 pupils
Opportunity to influence SEND systems, curriculum and school culture
Work within a highly personalised and supportive environment
Excellent opportunity for professional development and career progressionIf you're an experienced teacher with a passion for SEND and would like the opportunity to help build something exceptional from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.
Click apply now to submit your CV and begin the registration process today!
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (where applicable), in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible, and all employment breaks must be explained.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
You must be willing to attend a registration interview.Spencer Clarke Group works with a variety of schools across Primary, Secondary, SEND, Alternative Provision and Further Education, placing both teaching and support staff
