SENCo

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SENCO

Salary: Leadership Scale L5 – L9: £47,251 - £52,160 per annum

Start date: April 2023

Contract: Permanent, full time 

Goodwin Academy are seeking a SENCO to join their vibrant and engaging, state of the art mixed academy based in the heart of Deal. 

The SENCO will determine the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision within the school, working alongside the SLT and staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for SEND students. They will be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability, providing professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies

Goodwin Academy is part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’ with BEST being an acronym for B = Brilliance, E = Enrichment, S = Society and T = Thinking.

Click here to find out more about our school!

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust has been ranked as the highest performing trust in the South East and in the top 15 academy trusts in England, out of more than 100. – 2020 DfE report

What you’ll need to succeed:  

• Be a qualified Teacher
• Have a thorough knowledge of present developments, particularly those relating to SEND strategy and provision
• Be able to support and advise all stakeholders in regards to SEND provision ensuring the needs of the students are met.
• Be the Designated Teacher for Looked After and previously Looked After Children
• High expectations for yourself and the children to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities 
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools
• Passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

·               Think about their Thinking

·               Be their Best self

·               Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Click here to view Our Trust Video and click here to learn more about our Trust.

What we can offer you:  

• A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology.
• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales.
• Excellent CPD opportunities across the Trust, wherever you are in your career.
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers.
• Generous employer contribution to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Staff recognition programme.
• Free secure on-site parking.

What you need to do now:  

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site please click here to submit an application via Microsoft Forms

Visits to the Academy are encouraged. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk