Director of SEND and Safeguarding
Samuel Ryder Academy
St Albans, Hertfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L19 - L23
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for Easter or September 2023
- Apply by:
- 11 January 2023
Job overview
As a result of the Trust’s growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to take on the role of Director of SEND and Safeguarding across our schools. This will be a crucial post in ensuring that some of our most vulnerable pupils have the highest standards of care and that a culture of safeguarding is embedded in all SET schools.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual, able to work at a senior level across our schools, with the knowledge and credibility to have an immediate impact in these key areas. As part of the trust’s central leadership team, the Director of SEND and Safeguarding will be representing us to a variety of stakeholders and so it is important that they have excellent people and presentation skills. Support and training will be provided but the successful candidate will be expected to be able to work independently, when required, and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving. We are happy to receive applications from colleagues from either primary or secondary backgrounds.
Scholars’ Education Trust is an established, cross phase, multi-academy trust. Formed in 2012, SET has enjoyed measured growth, ensuring maximum educational impact alongside school, a primary school, an extended secondary, two secondary schools and an all-through school. We currently have just over 4,500 pupils in our care.
Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.
Further details and an application form are available from Hazel Wale at h.wale@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424.
If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time, please click Quick Apply to apply online. Alternatively, please see our website for further details.
Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 11th January 2023
Interview date: 19th January 2023
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
A meeting or conversation with the CEO can be arranged, please contact Hazel Wale on the above email/phone number to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.
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About Samuel Ryder Academy
The Samuel Ryder Academy is a school at the heart of its community, providing an outstanding educational experience for all its students.
Our ethos is one of challenge, fulfilling potential and both creating and taking full advantage of a wide variety of educational opportunities. We are aiming to be at the cutting edge of educational innovation without losing sight of the traditional values that need to be the bedrock of any successful educational establishment.
As an all-through school, providing education from 4-19 on the same site, the Academy is uniquely placed to ensure the best possible progression for its students as they move through the Key Stages, and to use the best educational practice from primary and secondary phases in order to address their needs at all levels.
By sharing good practice, expertise and high-quality facilities across all ages, the Academy avoids the dips associated with transition and provides challenge for the most able, whilst ensuring extra support for those who need it. In addition, our staff have the opportunity to develop a far better understanding of our students than would normally be possible as they progress through the different stages.
Vision and Values
Central to the vision of the Samuel Ryder Academy is the shared belief of the entire community that our young people have the right to a transformational educational experience that enables them, no matter their starting point, to fulfil their potential and realise their ambitions.
The values of Samuel Ryder Academy are summed up in the ACE: Achievement, Care and Excellence. The ACE underpins everything that we do and provides a secure basis for all we strive to accomplish.
· Achievement in academic, artistic, sporting, cultural and other forms with a focus on teaching and learning.
· Care for students, staff and others beyond the Academy community.
· Excellent standards, manners, honesty, personal integrity and uniform.
Our vision for our school is to produce responsible young people of whom we can all be proud, who have achieved more than they ever believed possible and who are prepared to make a contribution to their local, national and global communities.
Our priorities
High standards in achievement can only come about through a relentless focus on excellent standards of teaching and learning and this is the main focus for the Academy. We continue to concentrate on developing and recruiting the highest quality staff in all areas of the organisation to ensure that students of all ages are stretched, challenged and supported in the classroom, by personalised and innovative teaching approaches. Through the Academy’s partnership with Sir John Lawes, there are opportunities for staff and leaders at both schools to work together and wider opportunities for individuals to take on responsibility across both schools.
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