Deputy SENDCo

We are seeking a caring and ambitious Deputy SENDCo to further strengthen our dedicated team of experienced SEND team, to provide high quality academic and pastoral support to our children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.  With 31 children in our school having an EHCP and 149 assessed as SEN K this is an important and exciting role that will make a genuine difference to the lives of children!  This position appeals to a suitably qualified teacher with either primary or secondary experience.

 About the school

As one of six secondary schools within the ‘Coast’ region within The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), we take pride in our geographic location and in our role as a ‘community’ secondary school.  With a current and growing role of 566  students (Years 7-11), we are a vibrant and diverse community with high expectations for all our pupils. Judged to be a ‘good’ school by Ofsted in June 2015 and again in December 2018, our vision is for every member of our school community to be successful academically, socially and morally.  We aim to provide a high quality, inclusive education ensuring that every student has the opportunity to fulfil their maximum potential.  Our curriculum is built upon a strong academic GCSE core and delivered through creative and engaging teaching.

 Vision and Values

Havant is an Academy at the heart of its community that aspires to inspire learners and change their lives for the better.  The Academy Values are described as ‘Work Hard, Be Kind, No Excuses’.  A three year vision is in place for students, staff and parents as shown below:

As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, we have access to the expertise, support and opportunities offered by one of the larger multi-academy trusts in the country. Our staff are dedicated to improving the lives of our students and, unusually, regardless of seniority, every teacher teaches. In this way, all our staff maintain the highest possible standards with regards to subject knowledge and the challenges of the changing secondary curriculum.

To find out more about our Academy we strongly advise that you visit our website https://sites.google.com/tkat.org/havantacademy/home

Working for TKAT – ‘Achieving More Together’:

Leadership within TKAT schools requires passion, understanding, empathy and above all, a genuine love for the profession. Our role is to support you by giving you the flexibility to work how and when you need to; to open up opportunities to develop your career; to take care of your wellbeing at work; to enable you to flourish as an individual and to offer the kind of rewards you can only find from improving the prospects and life chances for literally thousands of children and young people.

TKAT has 3 values that underpin the education we deliver to our students.  The TKAT family:

· Shared Voice

· Shared Belief

· Shared Success

Why work for TKAT?

* A support network second-to-none: We passionately believe in the power of collaborative working and actively promote school-to-school support. This includes accessing support from our strong Learning Development Network which offers a range of high-quality professional development opportunities for staff at all levels.

* Boundless opportunities for career progression: When you deliver and achieve, you will be rewarded for your success – and that could be from additional responsibilities that will impact across our Academy or wider across the region and Trust. If you are ambitious, we’ll help you succeed.

For further information on TKAT visit the Trust website https://www.tkat.org/

For more information and an informal discussion, please contact the head teacher’s PA ashleigh.newland@havant-tkat.org

To apply, please download and complete an Application Form and return it to HR: emma.burree@havant-tkat.org

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Equal Opportunities

TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.