Assistant Headteacher - SEND

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Headteacher - SEND. 

The successful candidate will;

• Take strategic lead in developing and evaluating our SEND policies and practices
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning to meet the needs of students with SEND and other vulnerable pupils
• Lead the SEND team to ensure all statutory requirements for pupils with SEND are met.

You will have a SENDCo qualification, experience of managing and leading SEND provision.

For further detailed information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.  

Should you have any questions in regards to this role, or would like an informal discussion, or arrange a visit to our Academy please contact Human Resources in the first instance via email: recruitmemtsg@coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academy Grange is an inspiring place to work and learn. Working closely with the trust, our vision is to build and sustain the cultural, educational and social capital for each of our students. We combine this with an inclusive ethos and the acquisition of powerful knowledge that broadens students' experience and opportunity. We aim to secure excellence in all aspects of our work.

We’re a larger than average inner-city academy in Bradford, within the Little Horton ward (BD5). We are a part of a vibrant and diverse community, with 13 of the possible 17 ethnic groups represented in school. We celebrate our pupils’ talents, including the high number of pupils who are multilingual. Pupils with SEND are well supported, including through our resourced provision. Our building is shared with a special school, Co-op Academy Southfield, and this brings with it lots of opportunities to collaborate. We’re a highly inclusive school where the Co-op Values are the foundation of all we do. We are fully committed to improving the life chances of our pupils and welcome applications from others who wish to join us in this important work.

Why now and why here?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our journey of rapid improvement. You would be joining a highly motivated and forward-thinking staff team and contributing to our next level of successful development. Co-op Academies Trust provides a comprehensive approach to school improvement, including access to high quality professional development for staff. Our aim is to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community.

Want to find out more?

To find out more about the Co-op Academy Trust follow this link:

https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/who-we-are/

Benefits

• Co-op staff discounts and other benefits; cycle to work, Eyecare, Flu vaccine, Rental deposit scheme and Season tickets loans
• Local pension scheme
• BUPA - Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within the Co-op Academies Trust
• Effective, supportive and dynamic leadership across Co-op Academy Grange
• A superb, school building with a flexible and creative ICT rich working environment
• Enthusiastic students who are keen to make good progress
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/continuing professional development

How to apply

Closing date: 9am, Monday 30th January 2023

Interviews: Friday 3rd February 2023

Applications must be on our application form (returned in Word or Google Doc, not pdf format), which is available along with other supporting information on our website at https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/ to recruitmentsg@coopacademies.co.uk

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk 

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.