Post: Inclusion Coordinator
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2028
Salary Range: SCP 31-33, £43,149.00 - £45,529.00 FTE salary (£40,077.95 - £42,288.56 pro rata salary)
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
Working Type: Full Time [37 hours / 41 weeks] (48.299 paid weeks)
Base: Thorp Academy, Main Road, Ryton, Tyne & Wear, NE40 3AH
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Northern Education Trust, Thorp Academy is seeking an inspirational and experienced Inclusion Coordinator to lead our DEEP support team and champion high-quality, inclusive provision across the academy.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will take responsibility for all aspects of inclusion, with a specific focus on supporting vulnerable learners, EAL pupils, and students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working in close partnership with the SENDCO, you will ensure our students receive personalised support to meet their academic and social targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Line manage, develop, and guide staff working across SEND and EAL support.
- Inclusion Strategy: Oversee provision and track progress for students on the Vulnerable Student Register (VSR).
- Quality Assurance: Lead lesson observations, work scrutinies, student voice initiatives, and teacher planning reviews for SEND students.
- Transition & Curriculum: Manage student transition processes from KS2 to KS5 and ensure appropriate curriculum pathways across specialised learning environments.
- Data & Progress: Analyse student attainment data to design targeted action plans and raise departmental standards.
- Collaboration: Drive multi-agency working and build strong, supportive relationships with parents, carers, and external services.
- Safeguarding: Ensure full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines and uphold high standards of child protection.
What We Are Looking For:
- Proven leadership qualities with experience managing teams and driving educational outcomes.
- In-depth knowledge of inclusion, SEND national standards, EAL, and vulnerable student support.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills to monitor student progress and implement intervention plans.
- Excellent communication skills to build collaborative partnerships across staff, families, and external agencies.
- Unwavering commitment to child welfare, safeguarding, and promoting an inclusive learning culture.
Northern Education Trust offers:
The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Inspire.
Employee benefits
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Sophie Curry, Business Manager at s.curry@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: 9am, Friday 6th November 2026
Inclusion Coordinator in Ryton employer: Northern Education Trust
Freebrough Academy, as part of Northern Education Trust, is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a focus on employee growth and development, staff are encouraged to enhance their skills while contributing to a nurturing educational environment in the beautiful coastal town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The academy offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the community.
