Specialist Provision Lead
Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7QB5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 33.25 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR (FTE: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum) + SEN allowance
Additional allowances
SEN allowance: £5285 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are delighted that the Department for Education and Suffolk have decided to invest in Special Educational Needs provision and because of this Sybil Andrews and Unity Schools Partnership are looking to appoint an inspirational person to set up and develop our new Key Stage 3 and 4 specialist provision for a maximum of 18 students with identified cognition and learning needs. It is anticipated that the environment will reflect that of a fully inclusive hub within the school and where possible integration into the main school will be facilitated.
The successful candidate will work closely with the wider SEND team, our experienced Assistant Headteacher for SEND and Inclusion and be part of the wider network of Unity Schools Partnership. The successful candidate will be:
- Passionate about inclusion supporting vulnerable children to gain an inspirational education.
- An outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour who is committed to providing high quality provision.
- Able to maintain and drive forward exceptional standards whilst meeting the needs of a very vulnerable group of students.
- An excellent communicator who is able to work inclusively with students, staff, parents and external professionals.
What the school offers its staff
If you have successful experience, a strong commitment to inclusive values, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to strengthen partnerships, are ambitious to make a difference to the lives of young people and play a significant role in our exciting journey we would like to hear from you. Professional development opportunities are plentiful, and we are working hard to be innovative around workload- we want you to have a balanced life and enjoy working with our children! Sybil Andrews Academy has a strong culture and a big heart. We have a strong set of values, and we care. We have recently received a good judgement from Ofsted and we are part of the Unity Schools Partnership with other secondary, primary and Special Free Schools. All of which have a strong history of effective staff development and training.
Further details about the role
To arrange a visit or conversation with Cass Bergin, Assistant Head - Inclusion + SENDCo, please email cbergin@sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk
Closing Date: 15th May 2025
Interview Dates: 19th May 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sybil Andrews Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 639 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sybil Andrews Academy website
- Email address
- cbergin@sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Sybil Andrews Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cbergin@sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk.
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