SENCo

This is an exciting opportunity for those wanting to develop their career in an inspiring and unique setting. Appleton Academy as an ‘all through school’ offers excellent experience for candidates who are interested in seeing the development of children from an early age into adulthood. Teachers at Appleton Academy can experience first-hand the development of specialist subjects from early years through to GCSE. By joining Appleton Academy, you will play a key role in shaping a continuum of education and support from the age of 3 to 16.

We are looking for a Secondary SENCo who will provide the leadership and development of inclusive secondary provision associated with ensuring that all learners are challenged to achieve their potential at Appleton Academy.  You will uphold the Academy’s Policies in respect of Safeguarding and Child Protection, whilst ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all learners.  You will meet regularly with the Leader of SEN, Learning Support and Primary SENCo to ensure clarity of understanding on a range of issues and to ensure effective transition from primary to secondary and share best practice.  The successful candidate will line manage the support staff team responsible for providing intervention to learners with Special Educational and Additional Needs and work with the senior leadership team to develop a shared understanding and cohesive approach to intervention.

The successful applicant will 

• Have Qualified Teacher Status

• Have evidence of continuing CPD relevant to the SENCO role or be willing to undertake training

• Be experienced at middle leader level

• Be able to lead, coach and motivate staff 

We can offer:

• A committed staff team

• Opportunities for innovative ways of working

• Excellent CPD 

• An opportunity to build and further develop good practice

• High quality professional development opportunities

In September 2017 we joined the Exceed Academies Trust.  The Trust recognises its moral purpose to support schools and academies across the city and the region and this has underpinned the accreditation and development of two Teaching Schools that jointly lead the alliance of partner schools and academies.  

If you feel you are up to the challenges ahead and would like to share in our continued success, then please contact our recruitment partner Paula Read at Hays Education for an application pack and further details.   Telephone 0113 200 3710 or email paula.read@hays.com

The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 3rd April

Interviews to be held during week commencing 8th April

Appleton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.