SENCO Teacher

Since rebranding in September 2022 with a new name and a new ethos, Beacon Education is quickly establishing itself as a centre for excellence. We are committed to improving the quality of education for every child in our care. Our core values of Ambition, Respect and Excellence will be promoted and we aim for a culture in which everyone is able to feel valued, and where all achievements and efforts are celebrated. Working together in a safe, caring and stimulating environment, where all stakeholders are Always Learning! With the support of a highly ambitious leadership team and surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about the whole pupil experience,

Situated in close to the Exmoor national park and central offices located within the beautiful West Somerset countryside of Minehead, it is an excellent place to live and work, supported by a team of dedicated and hardworking colleagues who share a passion for learning and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow to make a positive impact in the world that they live.

We are now looking to appoint a SENCO with responsibility for Inclusion and SEND to join our team at Danesfield Church of England School. This is an essential role impacting on the lives of children through delivering high quality teaching and learning. We are seeking to employ someone with a track record of improving pupils’ experiences, attainment and opportunity, including how to adapt learning for pupils who may be vulnerable to underachievement or have SEND. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the SEND strategy for Danesfield Church of England School alongside support for partner first schools.

Why join us? We offer:

Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.

An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including Staff Shop (perks and incentives for employees), competitive salaries offered to attract best candidates, use of Apprenticeship Levy and deployed throughout the range of employees (apprenticeships through to Level 7 CPD),Participation in cycle to work scheme, Employee assistance prog, Flexible family friendly policies and Professional development based on individual needs

A full induction and a strong commitment to your professional development and career.

Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.

A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.

Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.

Find out more about Beacon Education please view our trust website at www.beaconedu.uk or view our Trust video at https://youtu.be/G_GiMnQPoqA

We welcome visits from all prospective staff to our Trust and would happily share a tour of our central offices and schools. To arrange a visit or book a telephone conversation to discuss the role further, please contact Gemma Bellamy (gbellamy197@wsat.org.uk) or the school directly to talk to Headteacher David McGrath

Closing date: 7/6/23 3:30pm

Interviews: TBC

This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances.

Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Beacon Education reserves the right to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that, when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974