SENDCo (ideally with experience in teaching English but not essential)

Job Description

SENDCo (ideally with experience in teaching English but not essential)

Salary range: Leadership 6-11 Fringe £54,685 - £61,789

Location: Olive AP Academy - Thurrock

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Start date: 01 April 2024 or sooner if possible

Do you share our determination to give the most vulnerable children and young people the best chances to succeed and thrive in their adult lives?

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and committed SENDCo, ideally with experience in teaching English, but not essential) . Our ideal candidate would be an experienced teacher who will support whole academy SEND practice, developing partnerships with external agencies and parents/carers in supporting pupils with SEND.

How to apply

To find out more about the role and to apply, please visithttps://oliveacademies.org.uk/vacancies/sendco-dec-2023 or request a job pack from Susie Tyler, Office Manager: susie.tyler@oliveacademies.org.uk

Closing date: 24 January 2024

Interviews date: 7 February 2024, taking place at Olive AP Academy - Thurrock

Information about the School

Based in the heart of Thurrock, our academy specialises in alternative provision and supporting the social and emotional educational needs of young people. Olive AP Academy - Thurrock supports up to 94 pupils for whom traditional teaching methods have not worked. Students, ranging in age from 11 to 16, join us following permanent exclusion from a mainstream school or due to having medical needs that prevent them from attending a mainstream setting. Our academy is a nurturing, inclusive community where students are able to grow and develop. We strive to ensure success for all our learners academically, socially and morally. We build a curriculum around the needs of our students and are proud that our Year 11 students leave with qualifications on par with their mainstream peers and transition into education, training or employment. Having a working beauty salon, kitchen and hospitality area, construction area, science laboratory and fitness suite onsite allows for a hands-on approach to the curriculum and the development of transferable skills for the future. Alongside our ever-growing curriculum, we offer our students additional qualifications in non-traditional subjects such as sailing, climbing, extreme mountain biking, bushcraft and first aid. All students receive therapeutic support and this can range from a set or personalised programme, counselling, speech and language intervention or small group activities around self-worth and wellbeing. We pride ourself on encouraging positive mental health and wellbeing and are pleased to have received a National Wellbeing Award, which acknowledges the support we provide for staff, students and families. Working in alternative provision can be challenging, but joining the Olive family is one of the most rewarding and positive career developments you will make. If you have the experience and enthusiasm to support us on our journey, I would love to hear from you. Thank you for your interest. Collette Hunnisett Executive Headteacher

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.