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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    21 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Salary: L5 - L9

What skills and experience we're looking for

Outwood Academy Acklam, Middlesbrough seeks applications from outstanding applicants who possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of Students First: raising standards and transforming lives. Working alongside the existing SENDCo, this role is a key appointment in ensuring the positive life chances of our students through success and achievement.

As such we are keen to recruit a dedicated and ambitious professional who will add value to the academy. A passion for supporting our most vulnerable students and those with barriers to learning is essential. This outstanding individual will provide expert advice, modelled through outstanding teaching to develop the practice of all staff and will work closely with our dedicated inclusion team to support our students.

The SENDCo role requires Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and being a Qualified SENDCo. Essential experience includes substantial teaching and a proven track record of success with all SEN pupil groups.

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience in staff management, working cooperatively with parents and other professionals, and planning/delivering a professional development programme.

Key skills required include a strong knowledge of SEND legislation, inclusion best practice, and pastoral care. They need a sound understanding of the National Curriculum and strategies to support children with special needs. Finally, the role requires effective communication, prioritizing work, and a commitment to the Trust's "Students First" ethos.


What the school offers its staff

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in Outwood Academy Acklam.

As Principal, I'm incredibly proud of our GOOD-rated, vibrant, and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. We have nearly 1,200 students who benefit from our spectacular building, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong, inclusive community.

Our energetic and passionate academic and pastoral teams are committed to making a significant impact. This is evident in our consistently improving student outcomes, including being the highest performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index with 'Well Above Average' progress. Everything we do is driven by our ACKLAM values.

We are an outward-facing school that celebrates diversity and widens opportunities for both our students and the community. Staff love working here, and we trust you will too. We encourage you to submit an application or come for a look around

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

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

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About Outwood Academy Acklam

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1201 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Website
Outwood Academy Acklam website
Email address
g.gill@acklam.outwood.com
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Outwood Academy Acklam, which was the first Outwood school in Teesside, has almost 1200 students on roll. At its latest inspection, it was judged to be a GOOD school with OUTSTANDING leadership. We are a diverse and vibrant 11-16 academy, based in the friendly, north-east town of Middlesbrough.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. In a beautiful setting, enjoy the state-of-the-art facilities that the academy has to offer.

We have a holistic and inclusive approach to the work that we do. The Academy has received accolades and external recognition, with the awarding of the Inclusion Quality Mark - Centre of Excellence, alongside the Carnegie ‘Gold’ Mental Health Award for the work we do to support our diverse and dynamic student body.

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