11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    11 February 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    21 January 2025

Job details

Job role

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Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£33,366.00 - £35,235.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant SENCo job summary

Nature of Contract

Permanent, Term Time Only, 38 weeks per year plus 10 days (40 weeks)

FTE Salary

Grade, SO1, SCP, 23 - 25, £33,366 to £35,235 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary

£29,565 - £31,221, based on 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Working Hours

37 per week

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

  • Encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential
  • Inspire colleagues and students - sharing best practice
  • Develop positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and external agencies
  • Work as part of a team to improve organisation and effectiveness
  • Support the ethos and aims of the academy

        You will be:

        • Knowledgeable about SEND and experienced in planning and evaluating SEND provision and interventions
        • A highly motivated and hard working individual
        • Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

              Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

              In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

              We can offer:

              • Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
              • A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
              • Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
              • Free onsite parking
              • Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

              How to apply:

              The role profile and application form are available on our website. You are advised to read our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.

              Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Lightcliffe Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk

              To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Stephanie Hardaker via shardaker@lightcliffeacademy.co.uk

              The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am on Tuesday 11 February with interviews to be held soon after.

              Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

              Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

              We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.

              Commitment to safeguarding

              Lightcliffe Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share and embody this commitment. As part of the application process safeguarding checks will be undertaken. All roles in our school will involve contact with children/young people and Lightcliffe Academy expects all staff and volunteers to prioritise safeguarding and behave in accordance and promote our values of 'Working in Partnership to educate, nurture and empower'.

              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.

              Visas cannot be sponsored.
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              About Lightcliffe Academy

              School type
              Academy, ages 11 to 16
              Education phase
              Secondary
              School size
              916 pupils enrolled
              Age range
              11 to 16

              Lightcliffe Academy is an ambitious, caring and happy Academy in the east of Calderdale. Our 1000 pupils aged 11-16 come from throughout the local community to receive an education in which we work together to stretch them academically, support them pastorally and help them to develop socially and spiritually, as expressed in our mission statement; ‘In partnership to educate, nurture, empower’

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