Primary Director of SEND Practice and Inclusion

Northumberland Church Of England Academy Trust, Ashington, NE63 8QZ

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  14 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale L2 - L6

Primary Director of SEND Practice and Inclusion job summary

Hours: 0.4fte 
Salary: Leadership Scale L2 - L6 (£53,069 - £58,569) 
Contract: Permanent 

Are you an experienced SEND leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children through excellent classroom practice?

Do you thrive on working alongside teachers and support staff, sharing your expertise, and turning effective SEND strategies into everyday practice?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

The Trust has a unique opportunity for an inspirational and experienced SEND professional to join our Primary Central Leadership Team and play a key role in developing high-quality, inclusive SEND provision across our Trust primary schools.

This is a practical, classroom-facing leadership role. We are looking for someone who enjoys getting alongside pupils and staff, modelling effective practice, and helping schools develop the confidence, consistency, and expertise needed to support every child.

Working across all of our primary schools, you will collaborate closely with Headteachers, teachers, and SENDCOs to strengthen inclusive classroom practice. You will teach, co-teach and model effective strategies, demonstrate adaptive teaching approaches, and provide practical support for pupils with a wide range of SEND needs, including communication and interaction, SEMH, and sensory and physical needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine Trust-wide difference to the experiences and outcomes of pupils with SEND, while supporting teachers and support staff to develop their practice and ensure that inclusion is at the heart of everyday teaching.

Why Join Us?

As well as a rewarding career within an established Multi Academy Trust, we offer the following employee benefits - 

• An excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution from the Trust.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
• Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
• CPD opportunities with support from across the Trust. 
• Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.

If you are ready to use your expertise to influence practice, develop colleagues and make a lasting difference for children with SEND across our primary schools, we look forward to receiving your application! 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Northumberland Church Of England Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Northumberland Church Of England Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northumberland-church-of-england-academy-trust

“Enabling everyone in our communities to let their light shine.”

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) which strives to provide an inclusive and diverse learning environment, underpinned by Christian values, for pupils aged 2-19. Through our varied curriculum, we aim to develop well-rounded, skilled young people who aspire to the fullness of life and understand the role they have to play in their local communities.

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