SENDCo
Bloxwich Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NRThis job expired on 20 October 2021
Closing date
20 October 2021 at 5pm
Date listed
7 October 2021
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
- Main Payscale
Additional allowances
TLR 2B (£4,785)
SENDCo job summary
Due to the rapid improvements that have occurred at Bloxwich Academy, resulting in oversubscribed intake in all year groups, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding leader to join our expanding SEN team. If you have a desire to make a difference to children’s lives, then Bloxwich Academy could certainly be the place for you.
The Academy is now seeking someone to lead and manage the Academy’s SEN strategy; someone who can deliver first class provision with the aim of improving outcomes for children with special educational needs. This person will be a dynamic leader who aspires to make a difference to those who have barriers to their education and learning. The success of the school since joining Matrix Academy Trust, has seen pupil progress scores soar, becoming the most improved school in the country and one of the highest in Walsall and we now wish to drive this improvement further for our children with SEND. Experience preferred but not essential.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a good or outstanding classroom practitioner with a good understanding of how children learn.
• Has a proven track record of raising attainment through their teaching and learning, making a positive impact within and beyond their own classroom.
• Has a passion to make a difference in pupils’ lives.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and inspire pupils and support colleagues.
• Has a commitment to school improvement.
• Has good organisational skills and is effective with time.
We will offer you:
• Excellent pupil behaviour.
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy school.
• A caring and inclusive school with supportive, enthusiastic, and dedicated colleagues, governors and parents.
• Supportive Senior Leadership Teams, committed to providing quality continuing professional development and support.
• A positive and innovative learning environment.
• All teachers receive tailored Teacher Development to secure outstanding teaching and develop leadership skills.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education
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About Bloxwich Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1564 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Bloxwich Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- aseager@bloxwichacademy.co.uk
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