SENCo and Class Teacher

The Wellington Lions Primary Academy are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the role of full-time teacher/SENDCo in our school. This role will involve a part-teaching teaching commitment in the mornings, and in the afternoons, the successful candidate will take on the role of SENDCo with responsibility for co-ordinating the provision for our special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) pupils. This role will include responsibility for overseeing looked after children.

We aspire for the Wellington Primary Academies to become a beacon of excellence and optimism for the local community providing an outstanding education for all its pupils.

As an organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional continuous professional development to effectively support all staff and secure the best learning environment for our pupils. To this end we ensure that our staff are fully resourced with access to the latest technology.

What we offer:

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly and well-run school.
• The Trusts commitment to staff wellbeing including generous calendar dates and INSET Days.
• A strong commitment to your professional development though mentorship and coaching.
• Reward and recognition, celebrating staff success.
• Leadership development opportunities both internally and across other schools in the Trust.
• A successful ECT support program.
• Onsite Parking.
• Pension Scheme.
• Courteous and hardworking pupils.
• Benefits for discounts via an online staff portal.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SENCo and Class Teacher to join our team who has:

• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience (preferably across primary phases)
• Relevant professional qualifications suitable to a primary setting.
• Experience of conducting training/leading INSET.
• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of what makes ‘quality first’ teaching, and effective intervention strategies.
• Can bring warmth and positivity to our school.

To apply for this role, please ensure that you complete our application form from our website or alternatively email recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk to obtain this form to complete and return this to us, as we do not accept CV’s.

Closing date: Noon, Monday 12 June 2023

Interview Date: Monday 19 June 2023

Please note if we receive enough applications, we may close this job role earlier.

We look forward to receiving your application, if you have not heard from us by the interview date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.

Safeguarding Statement:

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups  including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.