Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
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Vale of York Academy
York
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary L6-10
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2019 or September 2019 (will be considered for the right applicant).
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2019
Job overview
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher who has a clear understanding and knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and ideally the National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NasenCo). The core focus of the role of SENCo is working with and under the Vice Principal for Student Welfare in removing barriers to learning and the successful applicant would have a 10/25hr teaching commitment in a specific area or delivering literacy and numeracy to year 7 and 8 nurture groups. The future for the school is an extremely exciting one and we see this role as key to improving the life chances for the students in our care.
Vale of York Academy is one of three secondary schools in the expanding Hope Learning Trust Family. Which makes this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious educational professional to join the team and to work in a small close knit community, with extensive avenues for professional development across the Trust as a whole.
We have a vital role in transforming the lives of all our young people and their community, and are committed to supporting students and staff to be their very best by accepting personal responsibility and always striving to do better. These expectations extend far beyond learning. We expect the highest standards of behaviour, creating an environment where students feel safe, sanctions are applied fairly and positive contributions are recognised and rewarded.
If you are an outstanding and motivational teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the desire and commitment to raise achievement of students at all levels, we would encourage you to join us at our happy, warm and caring school.
An application pack, further details and an application form can be downloaded from www.valeofyorkacademy.org and also by contacting Jo Bogue, PA to Principal at j.bogue@valeofyorkacademy.org
Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs J Bogue, PA to the Principal on 01904 560035.
The successful candidate can be assured of our full support in their further professional development and career aspirations.
Vale of York Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references prior to commencing role.
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About Vale of York Academy
- Vale of York Academy
- Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton Without, York
- North Yorkshire
- YO30 6ZS
- United Kingdom
Vale of York Academy is one of many Hope Sentamu Learning Trust secondary schools. Vale of York has undergone a period of transformation and rapid improvement since joining the Trust in 2017. Recently judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, this is an exciting time for the academy and will be an exciting opportunity for an ambitious educational professional to join the team. This is a great career opportunity, a chance to work in a close knit community but with extensive opportunities for professional development across the Trust as a whole.
Vale of York is an 11-16 comprehensive school which serves a mixed catchment extending from the City Centre of York to the satellite village of Skelton on the northern edge of the City. The academy is over-subscribed; it has a growing population of more than 600 students who enter the school with attainment at around national averages, but with an increasing number of high attainers and gifted and talented pupils. Our commitment to every child is absolute and we strive to meet the needs of all our pupils whether they are capable of achieving ten Grade 9’s at GCSE or require the support of a full time teaching assistant or individual package of learning in order to reach their full potential. We believe that Vale of York should be the first choice school for every student in our immediate catchment and that we have an important role in transforming the lives of all our young people and their community.
Vale of York is a community school which expects each individual to be their very best by accepting personal responsibility and always striving to do better. These expectations extend far beyond learning. We expect the highest standards of behaviour, creating an environment where students feel safe, sanctions are applied fairly and positive contributions are recognised and rewarded. We have a strong commitment to the personal development of your young people, which we believe enables them to responsible citizens who go on to play their part in improving their community.
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