Assistant Principal (SENDCo)
Ormiston Latimer Academy, London, W10 6TT14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
18 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £67,880.00 - £73,933.00 Annually (Actual) L10 - L14
Assistant Principal (SENDCo) job summary
Ormiston Latimer Academy is an alternative provision academy in The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC). It is commissioned to provide education for pupils that are at risk of exclusion or are excluded from school with the aim to achieve reintegration back into school, further education or employment.
We are seeking to appoint a talented, committed and highly-motivated individual to the post of Assistant Principal (SENCO). The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to our aims and values and a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes for students with significant individual needs.
The successful candidate would ideally have:
- Experience of developing and delivering programmes for pupils with SEN
- An understanding of methods and good practice in reviewing and evaluating teaching & learning
- Evidence of knowledge and understanding of effective record keeping, and its use to promote the educational and personal development of all children within an Alternative Provision
- An understanding of national developments in the area of social inclusion and SEN
- Knowledge of the National Curriculum, including Programmes of Study and national strategies related to teaching pupils with SEN
- Knowledge of a range of accreditation available to students
- An understanding of behaviour management strategies
- Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to motivate colleagues and pupils through a positive and professional attitude
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- Ability to use key aspects of ICT to present data
- Excellent behaviour management skills based on a firm but empathetic approach with pupils.
Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is a leading, not-for-profit, multi-academy trust which has been sponsoring primary and secondary academies across the country since 2009. Our vision is to provide pupils with access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential.
When you join us, you’ll discover that OAT is a trust which cares about its people and has developed a range of opportunities and additional programmes from which you will benefit. One of the key advantages of being part of our family is the extensive support system we provide. We believe in investing in our leaders, and as such, you can expect robust support from our experienced teams.
OAT is a great organisation to work for. We offer:
- commitment to your continued professional development
- TPS
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Employee Benefits and Wellbeing Package
- Cycle to work scheme
To apply, please submit your completed application via the link above by closing date. A full job description and person specification is attached.
Interviews: 22nd October 2024
Ormiston Latimer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Ormiston Latimer Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 53 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ormiston Latimer Academy website (opens in new tab)
Latimer is a school that supports alternative provision for learners with SEMH, The school is based on Freston Road and is 2 minutes from Latimer Road Tube station. The office has recently been refurbished within this listed building owned by Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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