Deputy Headteacher with SENco responsibility

Do you have a record of successful leadership ? Can you demonstrate a clear understanding of how to raise the highest standards of education, through high quality teaching and learning raising the outcomes for pupils ? Then why not join Co-op Academy Delius our high achieving, friendly academy for pupils from 2 - 11 years with a range of complex education and medical needs and assist us to secure an exceptional quality of education for our pupils.

This fantastic opportunity to join our ambitious and successful leadership team has arisen due to the retirement of one of our current Deputy Headteachers who has been in post since 2011. This provides us with an opportunity to secure an inspirational and motivated leader to join our current Senior Leadership Team and continue to influence colleagues and pupils at Co-op Academy Delius.

In the role of Deputy Headteacher with SENco responsibility, you will play an integral, key role supporting the Headteacher with the management and organisation across our Academy in seeking to achieve the highest quality education and ensure the highest possible standard of pupil achievement and school efficiency. You will deputise in the absence of the Headteacher and act as a "Person in Charge" by managing daily operations where necessary. You'll have significant successful experience in leadership and management of a specialist setting. Your knowledge of The Code of Practice will be strong and you will be able to implement systems and processes that will ensure statutory requirements are met effectively. You'll have a passion for primary SEND and a desire to ensure that all pupils receive the best possible education.

You will be accountable for measuring, monitoring, evaluating and improving standards within the Academy and ensure that there is a robust team approach to quality assurance that leads to improved outcomes. By developing the distributive leadership model you will maximise the contribution and collaboration of all staff. You will lead on admissions and transitions within the Academy and work collaboratively with the Local Authority and other agencies. You will be responsible for effective and efficient systems being in place to ensure annual reviews of EHCP’s are undertaken and as a result pupils needs are met and provision is in place. Working collaboratively with external agencies and the wider community you will ensure the holistic needs of pupils are met and will lead an Outreach Programme which supports and improves provision for mainstream SEND pupils within the Trust and the Local Authority Area.

Following a recent positive Ofted inspection in September 2023, in which we were rated "Good" it is an exciting time to join our school as we continue on our journey to become an outstanding school where children and young people can thrive and achieve their full potential.

INTERESTED? For further detailed information on the Deputy Headteacher with SENco responsibility role please refer to the Candidate Application Pack.

Why us?

At Co-op Academy Delius we strive to provide a personalised, ambitious and challenging curriculum with the highest of expectations where pupils are given a voice and are encouraged to be independent and actively participate in their education. Our curriculum is planned to promote pupils acquiring skills and knowledge which they are able to retain and recall, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest and access society. Our academy community is passionate and creates innovative learning opportunities in exceptional learning environments whilst promoting holistic as well as academic development.

Co-op Academy Delius has two sites (Barkerend Road, Bradford BD3 and Great Horton, Bradford BD7), both just 10 minutes from Bradford centre with places for 171 students and 118 staff. As our Deputy Headteacher you will be required to work at across our two sites .

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group which will inform our behaviours.

• Self-help
• Self-responsibility
• Equality
• Equity
• Democracy
• Solidarity

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - they are out "Ways of Being’:

• Succeed together
• Be yourself, always
• Do what matters most
• Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! 

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

• Supportive Academy Leadership Team
• Free breakfast each Wednesday to connect and chat with leadership and colleagues across Delius
• Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service
• Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 20% Co-op discount and 10% from non-branded products. Discount on Co-op services (insurance & legal)
• Other benefits; cycle to work, , Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• Free flu vaccine and eye tests with money towards glasses 
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/continuing professional development
• Health Assured - Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling 
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust

VISIT DAY: Wednesday 17 April 2024

CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Friday 26 April 2024

RECRUITMENT SELECTION DATE: Friday 10 May 2024

Should you have any questions in regards to this role, or would like an informal discussion with the Headteacher please email Angela Malloy in the first instance: angela.malloy@coopacademies.co.uk 

Visits to Co-op Academy Delius are warmly welcomed; We are offering visits on Wednesday 17 April 2024 at 9.30am. To book a visit please email Angela Malloy: angela.malloy@coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.