SENDCO

Job title and organisation: SENDCO - Low Road and Windmill Music Federation
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Windmill Primary School and Low Road Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Sunday 15 November 2026 at midnight

Our schools are situated in the South of Leeds with easy access to the M621, M62 and M1. Windmill Primary is a 2 form-entry school with 400 children on roll and is federated with both Windmill Daycare with around 120 children on roll and Low Road Primary School, a one form entry primary school with 186 children on roll.

We are seeking a passionate and committed practitioner to join our inclusive schools.

The role is non-class based and is across the federation.

• Has a track record of improving and growing SEND provision within schools.
• Has proven experience with SEND children from EYFS to KS2.
• Is a resilient leader who can positively manage difficult and emotional conversations and communications with our families.
• Has a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of SEND provision, legislation, and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Has a proven track record of leading, shaping, and innovating SEND practice with measurable outcomes for pupils and their families.
• Can inspire, challenge, and support colleagues in delivering high-quality provision for children with SEND.
• Is able to demonstrate energy and dynamism and is keen to make a difference.
• Is a team player who listens to and values the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative.
• Is committed to enhancing high-quality teaching through adaptive practices that are informed by the latest pedagogical research, ensuring every learner's needs are met with precision and care.
• Can work closely with a range of colleagues including our highly effective Teaching Assistant team

• Children who are well behaved, enthusiastic and enjoy their learning
• A school on a positive learning journey of improvement and expansion
• A caring, supportive & friendly school with innovative ideas and supportive staff
• A commitment to your professional development

In order to get a flavour of life here at Low Road, I warmly and strongly invite you to come along and meet our staff team and pupils to see what an inspiring place this is to work. Please contact Vanessa Lincoln (vanessa.lincoln@musicfederation.co.uk) to arrange a visit.

For application form and Job description please go to

Teaching Vacancies - GOV.UK

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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