SENCO

Cleadon Church of England Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly effective Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO) to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher who is committed to inclusive education and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND. As SENDCO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the strategic development of SEND provision across the school, ensuring that every child receives the support, guidance and opportunities they need to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We are proudly part of the Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust. Joining DND Learning Trust means becoming part of a supportive and ambitious organisation where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and where we work together to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.

What we can offer:

personalised professional development opportunities highly effective and supportive staff a forward thinking, committed and skilled team of professionals to work alongside a supportive, forward thinking Academy Council Details of the school can be found on our website www.cleadonchurchofenglandacademy.co.uk. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. If you would like any further information regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. J Dey Headteacher on James.dey@cleadonacademy.co.uk. Visits to the Academy are warmly welcome and, on Monday 5th October at 4pm, Tuesday 6th October 10.30am and Thursday 8th October at 4pm. These can be arranged by contacting the Academy office

Closing Date : Tuesday 13th October

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2026