Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
Orsett Heath Academy, Grays, Essex, RM16 2QHThis job expired on 23 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
23 May 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- Full-time teaching hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,948 - £42,780 plus TLR 1B = £10,204
Additional allowances
ECT/MPR/UPR plus TLR 1B = £10,204
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) job summary
As the new Orsett Heath Academy continues to grow, are looking to recruit a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Special Educational Needs Coordinator. The successful candidate will be someone who believes, as we do, that our students will thrive when given the right support to access our broad and aspirational curriculum. This is a key middle leadership role with responsibility for ensuring that our Inclusion team continues to develop and grow.
As SENCo, the post holder will be responsible for cultivating an inclusive learning environment throughout Orsett Heath Academy. The post holder will develop the graduated response to SEND needs at a whole school level, to support students with particular learning needs and lead staff in best practice, enabling every Orsett Heath Academy student to achieve their full potential, along with a responsibility for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all students.
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 Orsett Heath Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 348 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Orsett Heath Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@swecet.org
- Phone number
- 01375486000
Orsett Heath Academy opened in 2020 with 120 Year 7 Pupils. We are oversubscribed in both Year 7 and Year 8. During 2022/23 we will move to our new school building. The school is currently located in purpose built accommodation at Thurrock Rugby Club, adjacent to the final school site. The school will grow to be a large community 11-16 school with 1200 pupils. We have assembled a highly motivated and able staff team and are looking for people who share our values to help us grow.
Why SWECET?
This is an exciting time to join SWECET as the Trust has recently grown to 6 schools. SWECET is a realistic and forward-thinking Trust which genuinely values its workforce.
In return for their dedication to achieving our vision, we offer our colleagues:
• Competitive salaries with a defined benefit pension scheme
• Personalised CPD plan supporting your professional development and career progression in an expanding Trust.
• Reduced gym membership at a Trust school
• Relocation package including up to 6 months’ free accommodation
• Two week October half term
South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring service.
Arranging a visit to Orsett Heath Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@swecet.org.
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