SENCO

Job Description

SENCO

Salary: MPR/UPR

Full Time

Easter 2022 start

Inspire their remarkable with us

Excellent Opportunity for Career Development…

We are looking to appoint a SENDCO to add additional capacity to the senior leadership team. You must have a proven track record of leadership with high expectations for all and committed to rapidly driving up standards and increasing rates of progress.

First and foremost we require an outstanding teacher / leader with an uncompromising vision of excellence for all.

In addition to supporting our SEND pupils, the successful applicant will have responsibility for the leadership of our bespoke Autism Support Provision (The Ark).

Key responsibility for the following areas;

Ensure that SEND pupils make outstanding and sustained progress
Oversee and support the learning provision for the children of our ASC, working closely with the team, pupils and parents to ensure cohesion and progress for all
Embed a culture of high expectation and high aspiration for all pupils and staff, working with our team of Teachers and LSAs in their support to pupils through targeted and focused interventions
Work closely with our Pastoral Care Coordinator in driving support and attention to all SEND pupils
Be forward-thinking and innovative in ensuring progress focused provision for all pupils

Who are we looking for?

Are you a dedicated and energetic individual?

Do you have an approachable style and good sense of humour?

Are you committed to your own growth and development?

Are you equally committed to the growth and development of your team and the individuals within that team?

Are you passionate about every child's right to enjoy school and achieve well?

If your answer to all these questions is a resounding 'YES', then we're looking for you!

The successful applicant will be given a significant opportunity to further their professional development.

For an informal conversation about the position, please contact Teresa Cooper (Vice Principal) at tcooper@hamfordprimaryacademy.org

In each of the AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be offered membership of a private healthcare and dental plan, an excellent pension, Cycle to Work scheme and much, much more!

Closing Date- Friday 10 December 2021

Interview date- Wednesday 15 December and Thursday 16 December 2021

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Come inspire their remarkable with us, apply today.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

AET is recruiting for School Direct placements. Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/academies-enterprise-trust/work-at-aet/initial-teacher-training for further details.

Information about the School

Hamford Primary Academy is a place that strives to ensure that children get the very best opportunities to achieve the highest possible outcomes and where high quality learning is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to nurture the skills needed to cope in the modern world with memories to last a lifetime. Every child deserves the very best we can offer with opportunities to explore and develop as learners and rounded individuals that contribute to the community and society beyond. As a member of Academies Enterprise Trust we access exceptional support for our school from experts within the educational sector.

The academy’s vision is:

Each and every child inspired to choose a remarkable life.

The academy’s mission is:

To gather and motivate an inspirational community committed to delivering an excellent education that launches children into remarkable lives.

The academy’s values are:

Be unusually brave
Discover what's possible
Push the limits
Be big-hearted

WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?

Staff Benefits

Development:

We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.

Lifestyle:

We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance. Money:

All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.

Wellbeing:

We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.

OUR TRUST

We are proud to be part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).

AET is a national family of 57 schools committed to delivering an excellent education that launches all the children in our care into a remarkable life. It is our deeply held belief that every child has something remarkable to offer and we see it as our duty to help each and every child find this within themselves.

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.

We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.

To find out more about AET please click here.

If you would like to make an appointment to come and look round the academy, please contact Teresa Cooper on tcooper@hamfordprimaryacademy.org

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.