Richard Barnes Academy
Peterborough
£55,747 - £61,534 per year
Salary:
Leadership L4 – L8 (£55,747 - £61,534)
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2027
Apply by:
22 September 2025
Job overview
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 .education
About Richard Barnes Academy
Richard Barnes Academy
Williamson Avenue, Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE3 6BA
United Kingdom
Richard Barnes Academy (RBA) is an alternative provision where we focus on developing individuals strengths and celebrating every success.
RBA is a two-campus provision where all stakeholders work effectively and enthusiastically to ensure success for learners.
We enable young people to change the direction of their lives. Through positive relationships and a strong focus on our core values of Respect, Believe and Achieve, all young people have the opportunity to re-engage with education, taking ownership of their lives and their choices.
We support young people who struggle with conventional education or due to particular changing and often traumatic events in their lives, need a period of time in an alternative provision setting. The length of stay at the Richard Barnes Academy for learners is dependent upon their individual pathway.
We offer alternative provision with a firm focus on supporting, engaging and raising the aspirations of every young person. All learners work towards achieving meaningful qualifications that will allow them to transition back into a mainstream school or onto a Post 16 course at one of our local FE providers.
We believe that all young people have the potential to become successful adults. Strong and healthy relationships our pupils and with each other mean that staff really know the pupils and their needs and can ensure success is achieved by providing exactly the right support at the right time. We ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to experience success and make progress.
Our greatest asset though at The Richard Barnes Academy is our staff who go above and beyond to promote a love of learning, which enhances pupils' achievement and supports their personal, social and emotional development. We provide another chance for young people to access education, make progress and change the direction of their lives.
We are a truly inclusive school, where our young peoples' needs come first. We are committed to working with and alongside our families and multi agency partners to offer the support that they need to make a real difference in their lives. Due to the vulnerabilities of our young people and their families, safeguarding expectations and practices are at the highest level and are regularly reviewed to maintain best practice.
RBA is part of the
Thomas Deacon Education Trust
which provides a great community and a network of support and expertise. Importantly, the Trust's vision is to give students the highest-quality of education possible and the best start in life.
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