Assistant Principal - Inclusion and SENDCO
The Hyndburn Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
9 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, Full year, 37.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Payscale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Assistant Principal - Inclusion and SENDCO
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and influencial Assistant Principal for Inclusion and SENDCO.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the provision for pupils with Inclusion and SEND across the academy, supporting staff to delivery high quality teaching, and ensuring every child is able to thrive and reach their full potential.
Specific Areas of responsibility for the Assistant Principal – Inclusion and SENDCO:
- Support the Principal and Vice Principal in shaping the delivery of Inclusion and SEND provision within the school.
- Work with the pastoral staff to deliver outstanding outcomes for all students with special educational needs, difficulties or disabilities.
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure that identified students have access to the full range of curriculum provision and educational resources.
- Keep abreast of relevant national and local developments, providing advice and guidance to Senior Leaders on relevant legislation and other matters.
- Contribute to the strategic development planning process for the Inclusion and SEN provision across the Academy.
- Assist the Principal and Governors in formulating appropriate provision and development priorities, to ensure equal opportunities and implementation of identified personalised learning.
Safeguarding:
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
What the school offers its staff
Our pledge, to all our academy staff, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.
More pay...
More time...
More support
■We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector.
■Cash towards medical treatment.
■Generous staff discount scheme.
■Three extra INSET days for planning.
■One personal leave day per year
■Great training for your career.
■Exceptional curriculum resources.
■Expert subject advice.
■Support for your wellbeing.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Hyndburn Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 654 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Hyndburn Academy website
- Email address
- angela.eames@hyndburnacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01254885378
The Hyndburn Academy opened in September 2017 and was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022. We are proud to be part of United Learning and work closely with our sister schools Accrington Academy and Marsden Heights Community College.
The Hyndburn Academy has ambitious plans for its students and staff. Over the next few years, we are aiming to rapidly transform into the successful school our fantastic students deserve.
The Hyndburn Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
Arranging a visit to The Hyndburn Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email angela.eames@hyndburnacademy.org.uk.
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