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Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo and Safeguarding Lead)

Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo and Safeguarding Lead)

Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Sunderland

Salary:
L11 – L15
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 2017 (Easter)
Apply by:
5 December 2016

Job overview

Part of Dayspring Multi Academy Trust, The Venerable Bede CE Academy in Sunderland is judged by OFSTED to be a GOOD school in all categories (May 2016). Motivational teaching, a strong climate for learning and good pupil behaviour all contribute to this.

The Directors of this Academy wish to appoint the above post to start April 2017 (Easter)

Due to internal reorganisation, an opportunity has arisen to appoint an ambitious, experienced and dynamic leader who is hardworking and energetic to join our leadership team. You will have expertise in the key fields of Special Educational Needs and Safeguarding. You will have a proven track record in raising the achievement of all pupils. Applications from previous candidates would be welcomed.

Please see website for more details – www.venerablebede.co.uk/vacancies  
Email: tracy.gray@venerablebede.co.uk  Tel: 0191 5239745

Closing date: Monday 5 December 2016
Shortlisting to take place: Wednesday 7 December 2016
Interviews to be held Tuesday 13 December 2016

There is an opportunity to visit the academy on Monday 28 November 2016 at 5.00pm to discuss the role. Please contact Mrs T Gray, PA to Head of School on 0191 5239745 or email at tracy.gray@venerablebede.co.uk if you would like to attend

About Venerable Bede Church of England Academy

Named after an eighth-century saint, Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is located in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. A co-educational secondary school, it first opened in 2002 and converted to academy status in 2013. It is now part of the Northern Lights Learning Trust.

Venerable Bede CE Academy has approximately 900 pupils, making it a medium sized secondary school. The school welcomes pupils of all faiths and none, whilst maintaining a strong Christian ethos.

Head of School

Mrs T Burgess

Values and vision

Our mission statement is “To create a stimulating, secure and caring environment within which all members of our community will realise their potential in the light of the Christian Gospel”. This is embodied in our school motto “Soar to the Heights Together”.  Our school ethos, values and vision, sit alongside the Northern Lights vision of ‘Shining Together and Stronger Together’.

We want all of our pupils to reach their full potential. For each of our pupils we hope that with the guidance and support of the Venerable Bede community, each of them will be able to develop their individual talents and fulfil their life-long goals.  

Venerable Bede CE Academy has a number of purpose-built facilities which are used extensively in order to provide a dynamic and broad curriculum, plus a wide range of extra-curricular activities. 

Ofsted report

“Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness is developed effectively. The wide ranging personal development programme and religious education lessons prepare pupils well for life in modern Britain… Pupils currently in the school are making strong and sustained progress across a wide range of subjects.”

View The Venerable Bede CE Academy's latest Ofsted report

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