SENDCO

Job Title: SENDCO

Salary:
L7 – L11 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours:
Full Time

Contract:
Permanent

Start date:
November 2024

Are you passionate about education and looking for a leadership role?

This is a great opportunity for an exceptional teacher looking to further their career within Lift Schools. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and child focused SENDCo to be the advocate and whole school driving force supporting children with identified SEND needs. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating innovative and evidence-based provision for children who have identified special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Our ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and the desire to enrol and complete relevant SEND CPD and Qualifications. You will have experience of working with parents to support SEND children and proven ability as an excellent classroom teacher. You will bring to the role, your knowledge and thorough understanding of statutory regulations in relation to SEND and equality and have experience of working with a multitude of external agencies.

You’re someone who’ll be able to:

• Ensure (SEND) provision is both efficiently and effectively managed
• Provide professional guidance in the area of SEND in order to secure high quality teaching
• Monitor progress of objectives and targets for pupils with SEND, evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning to guide improvements

Looking to make a difference every day?

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You’ll provide invaluable support to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

You’re someone who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status and the desire to enrol and complete relevant SEND CPD and Qualifications
• Experience of working with parents to support SEND children and proven ability as an excellent classroom teacher
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of statutory regulations in relation to SEND and equality and have experience of working with a multitude of external agencies.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11 – 16 mixed comprehensive in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The academy offers excellent learning facilities, especially in Sport and the Arts. It features a library, a theatre/cinema, and advanced IT teaching technology. Additionally, the school is equipped with a swimming pool and a fully furnished fitness suite.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child – in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training
  : Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  • Our partnership with One World
    powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute’s
    Early Career and NPQ
    offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits:
  From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we’ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks:
  Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence January 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date:
Tuesday 22nd October 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.