SENCO and Catch Up Teacher

Bobby Moore Academy is looking to recruit an inspirational SENCO and Catch Up Teacher to join our Inclusion Team.

Bobby Moore Academy is an all through school, providing a world-class education for the children of east London. A school characterised by ambition and drive it is transformational in its impact on their life chances and we all as a community stand firm in our belief that;

We are the drivers of social mobility.

We address social injustice head on.

We are architects of aspiration.

We are unrelenting in our focus on academic achievement.

Our expectations are uncompromising.

We craft good character.

We are custodians of the ‘master key’

We are situated across two iconic sites on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and our Secondary phase is now heavily oversubscribed. We are building partnerships with the new East Bank development, including the BBC, UCL, V&A East which is bringing incredible opportunities to the young people of East London.

Since the school was founded in 2017, we have set ambitious academic standards backed up by exciting enrichment opportunities, whilst nurturing and caring for the wellbeing of every child. At capacity, our two sites will accommodate over 1500 pupils, including a Sixth Form. 

Built on the legacy of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games we enjoy world beating facilities including a competition standard 400m running track, full size football pitch and field events space, Astro-turf pitch, and state of the art classrooms and school buildings. Taking leadership inspiration from our namesake and the 1966 World Cup winning team we are inspired to generate transformational change for the young people in our care.

We are hosting a Recruitment Event for Teachers on Tuesday 19th March 2024 – 17:00-19:00.

Come and meet the team, see the school and hear more about the exciting roles that we have available across our Trust.

There will be an opportunity to ask us about what belonging to our school teams can offer you – and some refreshments!

 To book a place at the event, please visit:

Bobby Moore Academy - Recruitment Event for Teachers

About the David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET), of which the Bobby Moore Academy is part, has a passionate belief that by offering young people an outstanding range of opportunities they will discover what they can excel at and thus transform their life chances.

Such an ethos demands that at Trust and individual school level, we bring together best practice from across the independent and state sectors, to ensure high expectations and outcomes for pupils. In practice, this ethos is driven through four core values, the rules by which our community will thrives:

• Aspiration – Always aiming high
• Ambition – Being the best we can be
• Courage – Nothing holds us back
• Respect – Always leading by example

We are an equal opportunities employer, and as with all roles within Bobby Moore Academy, we welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates representing ethnically diverse communities.

Benefits of working at Bobby Moore Academy

• M1-UPS3 Inner London, £36,745- £56,959 FTE per annum + SENCO Allowance 
• Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme 
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts

About the role 

The SENCO will promote the progress and achievement of SEND students throughout the academy. The SENCO will also have the additional responsibility of leading on catch up for students whose learning presents as vulnerable. This role will be student-focused and will ensure high standards and expectations for both SEND students and staff.

Who are we looking for 

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Excellent classroom practitioner with demonstrable experience of raising standards
• Experience of successful delivery of interventions
• Experience of working in high-performing contexts 
• A good honours degree in a relevant subject evidence of ongoing professional development

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click 'here'.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.