SENCO
Wilmington Academy, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR45 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025 (or earlier dependent on availability)
Closing date
9 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership scale commensurate with experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
From January 2025, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified SENCO who, with the support of the Senior Leadership Team and the SEN department will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy, SEN information report and provision made by the school for pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities. They will also work closely with staff, parents/carers and other agencies. The SENCO also provides professional guidance to staff in order to help ensure high quality teaching and the effective use of resources to secure an inclusive education. Candidates considering the role should have experience in leading a SEND department and collaborating with external agencies.
The role of SENCO can be highly rewarding, as you will have the opportunity to directly contribute to pupils receiving the support they need to achieve their full potential. It is desirable that our successful candidate has experience of an Special Resource Provision (SRP).
As a community we believe in working collaboratively and sharing good practice. If you want to be part of a team which embraces innovation and creativity then we are interested to hear from you.
We wish to hear from you if you are committed to changing our education world and are:
An excellent leader who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within their own subject
Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
Energetic and have a can-do attitude
Confident and has strong career aspirations
Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the academy
What the school offers its staff
Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this. On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Alison Williams (PA to Principal) via:alison.williams@wilmingtonacademy.org.uk.
Visits will be offered in September 2024 and will be hosted by a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Please ensure you offer Alison Williams a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.
Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation withthe SLT about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contactstephanie.goodall@wilmingtonacademy.org.ukin the first instance.
Advert closing date: Monday 9th September 2024, 9amShortlisting date: Monday 9th September 2024, middayInterview date: Week commencing Monday 9th September 2024
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information, please contact Rachel Cribben(Recruitment Advisor) on01634 412 258orrachel.cribben@latrust.org.uk.
The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.
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.
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About Wilmington Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1374 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Wilmington Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- grace.upton@latrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01634 412 258
Arranging a visit to Wilmington Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email grace.upton@latrust.org.uk.
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