- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 702 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Manor Park Primary Academy website
Trust SENDCo
More than one location, Leo Academy TrustThis job expired on 31 August 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 August 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Part time 2 - 4 days per week; Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Range £50,929 - £58,565 salary dependant on candidate experience
Pay scale
- Outer London Leadership scale L1 - L7
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced and child-centred SENDCo to join our successful and dedicated Inclusion Team at LEO Academy Trust. We are looking to appoint a part time SENDCo who will join our central team and support across all of our academies and when required to also work as a SENDCo in academies.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the Trust’s vision. They will work alongside the Director for Inclusion and the SENDCo’s in each academy to maintain and fully develop excellence in every aspect of the Academies’ operation. They will be committed to ensuring that every child and young person with SEND makes excellent progress, through access to high quality provision.
This person will be an excellent practitioner as a SENDCo within a school and support other SENDCo’s to provide the best possible opportunities for our children with high levels of need. We are looking for someone with experience of supporting the EHCP process, working with external agencies and a strong ability to communicate effectively.
You will:
- Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a minimum of an undergraduate degree
- Have successfully undertaken the National Award SENCo Qualification
- Be able to demonstrate recent and outstanding understanding of the EHCP process
- Be able to effectively articulate the needs of pupils both orally and in written form
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have a strong ability to work as a team
- Be technically competent and ba able to promote LEO through social media
What the school offers its staff
As a member of our team, you will be actively involved in improving the outcomes for children across the Trust. You will benefit from working within an experienced team with close links to the Local Authority. You will have the opportunity to work in each academy and will represent the Trust at the new Local Authority SENDCo cluster groups throughout the year.
LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in house CPD including our Middle Leader and Aspiring Head programmes. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face to face workshops.
We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.
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.
This job post has expired.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leo Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 066 7130
LEO Academy Trust is committed to developing a family of schools, where collaboration makes a real difference for our children, staff and families. We are seeking exceptional educators to join our teaching team from September 2025. We welcome applications from all members of the community, including those from protected characteristic groups.
LEO Academy Trust is a dynamic and supportive learning environment where you can thrive as an educator. Join us to:
- Cultivate excellence and opportunity for all
- Foster inclusive and engaging learning for all students
- Collaborate with supportive colleagues and embrace professional growth through receiving ongoing professional learning opportunities for every stage of your career
- Embrace inclusivity and celebrate diversity
- Make a positive impact on our local communities
- Embark on a coaching-oriented development journey
- Incorporate technology into your teaching practice
- Promote well-being and work-life balance
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and communities
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- Ofsted report
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- School website
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- Education phase
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