Deputy SENCo
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 June 2023
Job overview
37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)
Salary: £21,702 - £23,726 (FTE: £25,930 - £28,348)
TBOWA Support Staff Scale 24-27
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising ‘wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils “live life to the full.”’ (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.
Following the retirement of a longstanding member of staff, The Bishop of Winchester has a rare and exciting opportunity for highly inspired and motivated Deputy SENCO who is committed and passionate about supporting students with SEND to reach their potential.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, and will have vision, expertise and commitment in the area of SEN. The assistant SENCO will ideally have experience in multi-agency working and have a strong awareness of the relevant SEN legislation that underpins SEN within schools.
The successful candidate will:
- Be educated to degree level ideally in Psychology / SEN / Child Development
- Hold both English and Maths GCSE at C grade or higher
- Show commitment to the inclusion of all pupils
- Bring enthusiasm, flexibility and an openness to new approaches
- Have experience of teaching / supporting pupils with SEND in a mainstream setting
- Have Knowledge of current practice and developments for pupils with SEND
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing learning support to students under the direction of the SENCo
- Supporting and liaising with staff, parents and external agencies
- Ensuring the needs of identified students is met by coordinating support and provision for students with EHCPs
- Support the Learning Support Assistant team with ensuring high-quality in-class support
- Working with class teachers and other academy staff to ensure awareness of the implications of SEND
As Deputy SENCo, you will join a supportive team in addition to:
- Enrolment into the LGPS – one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK offering 21% employer contribution
- Strong travel links and staff parking
- Close proximity to beaches, supermarkets and coffee shops
- Cycle to work and IT Purchase schemes
To apply for this role, please visit the vacancies section of our website to complete an application form: https://www.tbowa.org/staff/vacancies/support-staff
Please email completed
application forms to recruitment@tbowa.org, addressing your covering letter to
Mr Paul McKeown, Principal.
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. An enhanced DBS check is also required for all successful applicants. Please be aware that due to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ legislation we do not accept CVs. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.
Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, Sunday 4th June, 2023
About The Bishop of Winchester Academy
The Bishop of Winchester Academy, based in Bournemouth, Dorset, is a Church of England secondary school that prides itself on its curriculum, governance and outstanding student behaviour. Students aged 11-18 experience teaching in new state-of-the-art buildings and have first-class resources at their fingertips. The school operates in an area where there are schools that select for entry on grounds of ability.
The mixed secondary school was opened in September 2010 as a sponsor-led academy. In September 2014, the Bishop of Winchester Academy extended its educational opportunities by opening its own sixth form.
Headteacher
Paul McKeown
Values and vision
The Bishop of Winchester Academy encourages its students to become independent learners, taking responsibility for their own education. This inspires personal confidence and pride in their accomplishments. The school prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and community culture.
The secondary school has excellent facilities and strong Christian values. Students of others faiths and none are also welcomed into the school community.
Ofsted report
“The outstanding curriculum has a significant impact on increasing students’ attendance and enjoyment of learning and on the improvements in their achievement.”
“Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development permeates the life of the academy.”
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