SENDCo
Richard Barnes Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6BA13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
22 September 2025 at 10am
Date listed
8 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership L4 – L8 (£55,747 - £61,534)
Additional allowances
Leadership L4 – L8 (£55,747 - £61,534)
SENDCo job summary
SENDCo
Contract: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent
Hours: To be agreed (100% or 60% FTE)
Salary: Leadership L4 - L8 (£55,747 - £61,534)
Site: Richard Barnes Academy
Closing date: 9am on Monday 22nd September
Start date: January 2026
Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.
Are you passionate about inclusive education and making a real difference in the lives of learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?
Are you ready to lead and shape SEND provision in a forward-thinking, values-led academy?
If so, we would like you to apply for our SENDCo role!
Richard Barnes Academy is seeking a passionate and experienced SENDCo to champion our commitment to inclusive education. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact across either our primary phase (part-time, 60%) or both primary and secondary (full-time), with flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
Your role:
As SENDCo, you will lead the strategic development and day-to-day operation of our SEN policy, ensuring high-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. You’ll work closely with our current SENDCo, staff, families, and external agencies to embed outstanding, consistent practice across the academy. You’ll be a key figure in fostering a culture where “SEN/D is everybody’s business,” promoting inclusion and shared responsibility.
You are a qualified teacher with a strong track record in SEND provision, ideally holding or working towards the National Award for SEN Co-ordination. You’ll bring deep knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive continuous improvement and inclusive education.
About us:
Richard Barnes Academy is an alternative provision academy committed to supporting and raising the aspirations of young people who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools. We value our staff and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can make a significant impact on students' lives, helping them achieve their full potential.
We provide continuous professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career. Our collaborative team culture across the Trust ensures you will have the support and resources needed to succeed. Additionally, you will be part of a community that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.
Join us and enjoy a fulfilling career where your contributions are recognised and valued.
Why work for us?:
Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits
At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!
Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!
TDET - Working together to transform lives through education
Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Richard Barnes Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 120 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Richard Barnes Academy website
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