SENCo
Lightcliffe Academy
Calderdale
- Expired
- Salary:
- L7-L11
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 4 July 2022
Job overview
Lightcliffe Academy is looking for a dedicated, proactive and enthusiastic colleague to lead and coordinate our provision for SEND students, raising student attainment and aspiration daily. This is an exciting time for Lightcliffe Academy as it moves into the next phase of its improvement and the successful candidate will be an important part of our leadership team making a key contribution to this continuing journey. Candidates who have the motivation to work with a vibrant team and happy, positive students, in a supportive and rapidly evolving environment, are encouraged to apply.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:
• Encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential
• Inspire colleagues and students – sharing best practice
• Develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Work as part of a team to improve organisation and effectiveness
• Support the ethos and aims of the academy
You will be:
• Knowledgeable about SEND and experienced in planning and evaluating SEND provision and interventions
• A proven classroom practitioner with an up-to-date knowledge of developments in education
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values
What our Trust can offer:
• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme providing support and counselling for home-life and work-related issues, financial and legal support, specialist information and support for managers
• Membership of Teachers’ Pensions
Abbey Multi Academy Trust is a Trust consisting of eight academies (three secondary, five primary) in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale.
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About Lightcliffe Academy
- Lightcliffe Academy
- Stoney Lane, Lightcliffe, Halifax
- West Yorkshire
- HX3 8TL
- United Kingdom
Lightcliffe Academy is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational secondary school located in Halifax, West Yorkshire. It is part of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust, which was established in 2014, and is led by its vision 'to work in partnership, to educate, nurture and empower’.
Jo Hackett - Head of School - Lightcliffe Academy
Values and vision
At Lightcliffe Academy, it is our fundamental belief that all children have an entitlement to high-quality education. We are committed to providing excellent teaching and learning, pastoral care and additional opportunities for our students to enable them to flourish academically, socially, spiritually and emotionally in a supportive and caring environment. We believe in academic excellence and the power of great teaching. Our teaching staff engage with the academy coaching programme which provides them with regular feedback, praise and action steps. We invest in this because we know that excellent teaching can transform lives and unlock great potential. We are passionate about further developing our capacity through the appointment of new members of staff who share our vision and drive for excellence.
Joining us at this exciting time presents a career defining opportunity. Our improvement journey to “Good”is well underway, and being part of this will be an incredibly rewarding experience for everyone at Lightcliffe. All staff will benefit from opportunities to work closely with other partners in the Abbey Multi Academy Trust and, most importantly, our students will flourish.
If you are seeking a distinctive role within an inclusive and ambitious academy,please come and visit us and see what Lightcliffe Academy and Abbey MAT have to offer.
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