SENCO
Filey Academy, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 0HG26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- L6-L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
- A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to the subject area (A/C)
- A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
- A strong and secure subject knowledge in the subject area up to GCSE (A/I)
- Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
- Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
- Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
- A good understanding of curriculum developments in the subject area (A/I)
- Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
- An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
- Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
- Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
- Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
- Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
- Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
- Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)
- Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
- Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)
- Desirable
- Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)
- Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R)
- A strong and secure subject knowledge in the subject area up to A level (A/I)
What the school offers its staff
Filey Academy is an 11-16 mixed community school serving the coastal town of Filey and its surrounding villages. We have a proud heritage in our local community and are embarking on a period of transformation and improvement. We aim for every member of our school community to develop a love of learning and enable them to reach the highest outcomes that they can. We are committed to ensuring our students are happy, safe and have clear direction and support. We joined Delta Academies Trust in September 2025 and benefit from the collaborative and supportive environment of the Trust.
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
- Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme*
- Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Filey Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 449 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Filey Academy website
- Email address
- info@fileyacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01723628608
Filey Academy is an 11-16 mixed community school serving the coastal town of Filey and its surrounding villages. We have a proud heritage in our local community and are embarking on a period of transformation and improvement. We aim for every member of our school community to develop a love of learning and enable them to reach the highest outcomes that they can. We are committed to ensuring our students are happy, safe and have clear direction and support. We joined Delta Academies Trust in September 2025 and benefit from the collaborative and supportive environment of the Trust.
Arranging a visit to Filey Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@fileyacademy.org.uk.
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