SENDCO

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2c (TLR1a - for exceptionally experienced and talented leader)

Contract: Permanent, full time

Location: NUAST, Nottingham

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026 at 9am

NUAST is a unique and exciting place to work. Students are aspirational, have resilience and respect themselves, others and their environment. Students behave well and are supported well; our inclusive approach results in attendance being significantly above national average and all students feeling highly valued.

We are looking to appoint a SENDCO who is an excellent inclusive teacher and inspirational leader. You will build strong relationships with staff and students with the aim of securing even better academic outcomes for students with barriers to learning and developing their skills to ensure they participate in everything that is on offer to them.

Staff at NUAST are truly valued; they are well supported to be the best versions of themselves through CPD, collaboration with subject experts and strong leadership. Staff wellbeing is always on the agenda at NUAST.

The Nova Education Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust based in Nottinghamshire. The schools in our portfolio include both secondary and primaries, working in a range of contexts. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal, achievement for every child.

We encourage interested candidates to come and have a look around; please do not hesitate to contact the school to arrange a visit.

Please ensure your application arrives by 9am on the closing date of Monday 20th April 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date. Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.