10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2023

  • Closing date

    12 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 May 2023

Job details

Job role

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,000-£43,685 (DOE)

Pay scale

MPS-UPS

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance £2,384

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Wellington Lions Primary Academy are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the role of full-time teacher/SENDCo in our school. This role will involve a part-teaching teaching commitment in the mornings, and in the afternoons, the successful candidate will take on the role of SENDCo with responsibility for co-ordinating the provision for our special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) pupils. This role will include responsibility for overseeing looked after children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SENCo and Class Teacher to join our team who has:

  • A minimum of 5 years teaching experience (preferably across primary phases)
  • Relevant professional qualifications suitable to a primary setting

  • Experience of conducting training/leading INSET.
  • Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of what makes ‘quality first’ teaching, and effective intervention strategies.

  • Can bring warmth and positivity to our school


What the school offers its staff

We aspire for the Wellington Primary Academies to become a beacon of excellence and optimism for the local community providing an outstanding education for all its pupils.

As an organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional continuous professional development to effectively support all staff and secure the best learning environment for our pupils. To this end we ensure that our staff are fully resourced with access to the latest technology.

What we offer:

  • The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly and well-run school.
  • The Trusts commitment to staff wellbeing including generous calendar dates and INSET Days.
  • A strong commitment to your professional development though mentorship and coaching.
  • Reward and recognition, celebrating staff success.
  • Leadership development opportunities both internally and across other schools in the Trust.
  • A successful ECT support program.
  • Onsite Parking.
  • Pension Scheme
  • Courteous and hardworking pupils
  • Benefits for discounts via an online staff portal

Commitment to safeguarding

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk

Download an application form - 202 KB

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

WLP SENCo and Classroom Teacher Recruitment Pack.pdf - 539 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wellington Lions Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
273 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Wellington Lions Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
Email address
recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk
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