10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    23 June 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    3 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

PT1 - EPT3 plus TLR

Additional allowances

SEN TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and influential SENDCO. The successful applicant must have the drive and desire to be consistently outstanding. You will be someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them. You will be passionate about your subject and will inspire our students to be so as well.

The key areas of responsibility are:

  • 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

Key Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
  • The ability to inspire and motivate students.
  • A commitment to the personal and professional development of students and staff.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.

What the school offers its staff

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

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

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.

SENDCO Candidate Information Pack.pdf - 1.61 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Hyndburn Academy

School type
Academy, 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
01254 885378
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hyndburn-academy

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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