Ryburn Valley High School · Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber
Salary: L6
– L10 £58,569 - £64,691. Contract:
Permanent, Full time. Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026 at 9am. Start Date: 1st
September 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive
sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please
submit your application as early as possible. Are you a passionate,
dedicated and skilled practitioner who understands and is committed to ensuring
that every child, regardless of need, can thrive? Do you have the drive and
vision to embed a culture of inclusion and high expectations for students with
SEND? Are you an outstanding classroom teacher with a secure understanding of
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? This is an exciting
opportunity to join Ryburn
Valley High School, a welcoming and ambitious 11–18 school with
a thriving sixth form and wider school community where inclusion is at the
heart of everything we do. We are seeking a motivated and inspirational SENDCo
who can lead, develop and enhance our provision, ensuring that all students
receive the support they need to achieve their very best. As
SENDCo, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership of inclusion
across the school. You will work closely with senior leaders, subject leaders
and pastoral teams to ensure that SEND provision is both high-quality and fully
embedded within teaching and learning. You
will bring a clear vision for SEND, underpinned by a strong understanding of
the SEND Code of Practice, and the ability to translate this into effective,
sustainable whole-school practice. You would ideally hold the National SENDCO qualification or be working
towards completing the qualification. What
you’ll get in return? You
will join a committed and collaborative staff team within a school that values
inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing. Ryburn offers a supportive and
stable environment where you can focus on making a genuine and lasting
difference. You’ll
be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with
numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term! In
addition to this you will benefit from: Automatic
enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund. A
Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team. Staff
development through proactive personal and professional
development. Working
as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our
students. Free Parking. Cycle to Work Scheme. Eye Care. Annual Flu Vaccines. Home & Technology Scheme. Rewards and discounts. GP Online and Prescription Service. Your
Care Wellbeing & EAP. Lifestyle
benefits & discounts. Diverse
perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome
applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and
skills needed to perform this role. If our school sounds like a place in which
you could really make a difference, then we