SENCO / Inclusion Lead

Teaching Vacancies; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an experienced SENCO and Inclusion Lead for a permanent, 32.5-hour post in our inclusive school and nursery setting. The role starts January 2027 or as soon as possible and offers the chance to shape provision across the school with the leadership team.

You will lead a skilled team, work with a wide range of agencies, and ensure up-to-date knowledge of the national education agenda. DBS and safeguarding are standard requirements.

Qualifications

• An experienced teacher with expertise in one or more areas of SEND.
• Proven ability to lead SEN provision and inclusion initiatives.
• Knowledge of current national education agenda is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead SENCO and Inclusion provision across a school and nursery.
• Shape workforce development and staff coaching.
• Liaise with local agencies and partners to support pupils.
• Direct and map provision in line with leadership plans.

Skills

SEND expertise

SENCo leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Education

National Award for SEN Co-ordination

NPQ SENCO

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Permanent, 32.5 hours,

To start January 2027 or as soon as possible

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead provision in our highly inclusive school and nursery setting. As SENCO and Inclusion Lead you have the opportunity to work with a broad range of pupils with varying needs, shape an extensive and skilled workforce, liaise with a multitude of local agencies and partners, direct and map provision across the school and shape the future direction of the school alongside the leadership team.

To succeed in this role, you will be a highly effective teacher who has expertise in one or more areas of SEND. The National Award for SEN Co-ordination or NPQ SENCO (or currently accessing the programme) or prior experience in a SENCO role is essential for this role as is an up-to-date knowledge of the current national education agenda.

For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mr John Armitage, Headteacher 01325 380784 or by e-mail to [e-mail].

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer

• high quality in-house coaching and mentoring
• access to a wide range of professional development opportunities
• regular opportunities to work with Initial Teacher Training providers
• access to trust and local networks and professional development
• access to Darlington networks
• an exceptional curriculum
• a highly supportive and collaborative staff
• amazing children.

Commitment to safeguarding

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.