Specialist Teacher of SEND

Details of advert

Job Title: Specialist Teacher of SEND - Permanent

Grade: MPS/UPS

Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (pay award pending)

Start date: January 2027

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and committed teacher to develop their expertise in SEND leadership within Pudsey Grammar School.

The post holder will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher for SEND and Inclusion and will have meaningful responsibility for the development and management of SEND provision, curriculum and case management. The role is particularly suited to a teacher who has aspirations to become a SENCO in the coming years and wishes to develop the leadership, organisational, curriculum and statutory knowledge required for this progression.

The school is committed to developing talented staff and opportunities for advancement and promotion do exist, dependent upon staff movements, school structures and the capabilities of the individual post holder.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop their SEND leadership expertise and will have opportunities to gain experience across the key areas of SENCO responsibility.

The school encourages training both in-house and externally to meet the needs of the individual and the Service.

The post holder will be encouraged to undertake relevant professional development in SEND, inclusive practice, EHCPs, case management, curriculum development, intervention, safeguarding and SEND leadership.

Particular opportunities will be identified to support the successful candidate in developing towards future SENCO responsibilities, including gaining experience in strategic SEND leadership, statutory processes, multi-agency working, staff development and evaluation of SEND provision.

The role involves:

Supporting the Assistant Headteacher in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of students with special educational needs.

Coordinating the scheduling of interventions, meetings, and assessments, ensuring efficient use of resources and staff availability.

Monitoring and tracking student progress, documenting outcomes and adjustments as necessary.

Maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity when handling student information and records

Liaising with External Agencies

Working with families and the community.

Providing support to the wider Student Support Team

Ensuring all five components of the original ‘Every Child Matters’ entitlement are met for each subject

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

Excellent attention to detail, effective analytical skills and strong inter-personal and communication skills, together with the ability to work as part of a successful team.

Appropriate qualifications and/or relevant experience in working with young people in this role.

A commitment to:

o Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies)

o Taking responsibility for receiving and acting upon any reported concerns and ensuring that the Child Protection Policy is implemented and promote best safeguarding practice across the school as part of the Student Support Team.

o Promoting the safeguarding of all students in the school

Why work at Pudsey Grammar School?

Be part of a rapidly improving school

Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core

Benefit from a flexible early finish to the school day on Fridays

Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school

Be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff who are ensuring our students are successful in every way

Work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD

Belong to a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students

Work in an award-winning state of art building

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please see below:

Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes.

In support of your application, you may include a cover letter. This should be in addition to the completed application form.

Application form and full job description can be found on the school website: www.pudseygrammar.co.uk vacancies - My New Term link

Closing date for applications: Monday 12th October 2026 at 8.00am

Successful candidates will be contacted directly with details of the interview.

Interview date: Thursday 22nd October 2026