18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    To start January 2027 or as soon as possible after

  • Closing date

    9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Full-Time, 195 days per year

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Leadership scale L1 - L5 (£51,773 - £57,137)

What skills and experience we're looking for

SENCO / Inclusion Lead

Permanent, 32.5 hours,

Leadership L1 – L5 (£51,773 - £57,137)

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 jarmitage@rydal.nalp.org.uk.

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.

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

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SENCO Inclusion Lead Job Outline Oct 2026.pdf - 284 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Rydal Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
584 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Website
The Rydal Academy website
Email address
jarmitage@rydal.nalp.org.uk
Phone number
01325 380784
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The Rydal Academy is a large and vibrant primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11. The school provides nursery education for children from the term after their second, where entitled, or third birthday and is structured with up to three classes per year group for Reception through to Year 6.

The school is housed in an expansive building with a bright, purposeful learning environment. The school benefits from extensive grounds, including a multi-use games area, nature garden, allotment, four Early Years outdoor learning areas, field, outdoor classroom and two playgrounds.

The school provides an extensive and free extra-curricular and extended curriculum offer as well as wraparound childcare from 7:30am until 6pm.

Arranging a visit to The Rydal Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jarmitage@rydal.nalp.org.uk.

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