Deputy SENCo

Langley Park Primary Academy is now recruiting for a Deputy SENCo, joining us from September 2023. This is a great opportunity to be part of an expanding SEN department, developing and leading special needs provision and inclusive practice across the Academy. The overarching purpose of this role is to promote high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for students with SEN. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, flexible, well organised and able to work as part of a team as well as having the ability to work alone when required. This role is ideal for candidates with QTS who are keen to progress within the SEN remit. Please note the successful candidate will be working in our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) alongside our Lead SRP Teacher and SENCO, predominantly based with Key Stage 2 children (3 days of the week is class based and the remaining 2 will be for SEN).

Key responsibilities, as outlined in the job description, include;

• To assist the SENCo in leading the DSP provision for SEND within the Academy in the context of current legislation.
• To manage resources for SEN students across the Academy to ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively, and safely.
• To support the SENCo in managing the implementation of an inclusive curriculum for students in the DSP.
• To work with the SENCo to develop, manage and maintain provision maps for students in the DSP.
• To support the SENCo with the coordination of the daily LSA duties and timetables.
• To support the SENCo with the development, implementation, and deliverance of intervention groups and support.
• To deputise for the SENCo in non-statutory matters relating to SEN.​​​​​​​

We are looking for something with: 

• Experience working with children with SEN is preferable.
• A sound knowledge of the national curriculum and adaptive teaching is essential.
• Strong behaviour management is also essential.

Click here and take a look at the curriculum at Langley Park Primary Academy. You can view our most recent Ofsted report here.

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Working for Langley Park Primary Academy: Langley Park Primary Academy opened in September 2016 and is the hub of a brand new community in Maidstone. We believe in – and celebrate – achievement and success in all areas of the curriculum. We want our children to learn within a culture of curiosity, enjoyment and positive approaches to new experiences and skills to enable them to become successful learners. From September 2018, we expanded into Year 4. In September 2019, we increased again as this year group moved into Year 5 – a very exciting year ahead as we will then be at capacity. Under the leadership of the Principal at Langley, we have developed a fantastic team who welcome new members of staff with open arms!

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2022, our Trust comprises 30 geographically organised academies (14 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing 3,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.​​​​​​​

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

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Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

​​​​​​Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.