Deputy SENDCo
Hampton Gardens Secondary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8HRThis job expired on 30 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024 - an earlier start may be available
Closing date
30 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
16 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2b (currently £5,348 FTE per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
This role is specifically focused towards an individual looking to develop into a SENDCo of the future, whilst gaining valuable insight and experience, working as part of a busy and supportive team.
The successful candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with relevant A Levels (or equivalent) and Degree qualifications. National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination qualification is desirable. If the successful candidate does not hold this qualification, they will be supported by school to work towards gaining the qualification within two years.
What the school offers its staff
- A fantastic working environment where students are enthusiastic and want to learn. All our Hampton schools have modern buildings, with light and airy classrooms, outstanding facilities and are situated at the heart of the community.
- We value our staff and recognise the importance of providing ongoing training opportunities. As a growing Trust we are also able to offer opportunities for promotion and fresh challenges as new roles arise regularly.
- Our extensive induction programme supports staff every step of the way.
- Full access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme which is designed to help staff deal with any personal or professional problems. Staff have access to free legal advice, medical information, counselling sessions, online self-help tools, factsheets and the wellbeing portal.
- Discounted local gym membership.
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and talented teacher to work alongside our SENDCo to provide high quality academic support to our students who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. This role would suit someone who is seeking a new challenge and is ambitious in their desire for all students to achieve. This role will include a 10-12 period classroom teaching commitment per week, alongside Deputy SENDCo TLR responsibilities. Subjects timetabled will be dependent on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate and can be discussed at interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will consider carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Full details are contained with our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Recruitment and Selection Policy, which are available via our website, or on request.
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About Hampton Gardens Secondary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1157 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk
Hampton Gardens is an 11-19 free school which opened in September 2017 to an initial intake of 180 Year 7 students. When full, the school will accommodate 1200 students in years 7-11 and 300 students in Sixth Form.
Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.
Arranging a visit to Hampton Gardens Secondary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk.
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