SENCO​/Inclusion Lead

The Rydal Academy, which runs a school and nursery, seeks a permanent SENCO and Inclusion Lead to work alongside the leadership team. The post leads provision for pupils with varying needs, directing and mapping it across the school and shaping its future direction. Its distinct features are a highly inclusive setting, a skilled workforce to shape and regular liaison with local agencies and partners.

Applicants need the National Award for SEN Co-ordination or NPQ SENCO, or prior SENCO experience, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Lead provision across the school and nursery for pupils with varying needs
• Direct and map provision across the school
• Shape and develop a skilled workforce
• Liaise with local agencies and partners
• Shape the future direction of the school alongside the leadership team

• National Award for SEN Co-ordination or NPQ SENCO, or currently enrolled on the NPQ SENCO programme

• Prior experience in a SENCO role, as an alternative to the qualification

• Highly effective teacher
• Expertise in one or more areas of SEND
• Up-to-date knowledge of the current national education agenda

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

• In-house coaching and mentoring
• Wide range of professional development opportunities
• Regular opportunities to work with Initial Teacher Training providers
• Access to trust and local networks
• Access to Darlington networks