SENCo

Leigh Academy Bexley are seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified SENCO with the support of the Senior Leadership Team and the SEN department will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy, SEN information report and provision made by the school for pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities. They will also work closely with staff, parents/carers and other agencies. The SENCO also provides professional guidance to staff in order to help ensure high-quality teaching and the effective use of resources to secure an inclusive education. Candidates considering the role should have experience in leading a SEND department and collaborating with external agencies. 

It is a truly exciting time to join the team at Leigh Academy Bexley as we grow and develop our Special Resource Provision (SRP), therefore it is essential that prospective candidates have experience in this department. The role of SENCO can be highly rewarding, as you will have the opportunity to directly contribute to pupils receiving the support they need to achieve their full potential. As a non-teaching SENCO, your time will be dedicated to building and growing the existing department and exercising a key role in assisting the Senior Leadership Team and Governors with the strategic development of SEN policy/provision.

As a community, we believe in working collaboratively and sharing good practice. If you want to be part of a team which embraces innovation and creativity then we are interested to hear from you.

What we are offering:

• A competitive salary commensurate with the profile of the post
• Bespoke CPD with mentoring and coaching opportunities
• The opportunity to work laterally across a number of Leigh Academies Trust schools to benchmark best practice and to be involved in teaching and learning innovation

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

• An excellent leader who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
• Energetic and have a can-do attitude
• Confident and has strong career aspirations
• Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy

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Application Process: On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Pam Morey - pamela.morey@labexley.org.uk. Visits will be offered and will be hosted by a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Please ensure you offer Ms Morey a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.

Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with the SLT about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Ms Morey in the first instance. When ready to apply, suitable and interested candidates are invited to complete an online application detailing why they are suitable for the role. 

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information, please contact Charlotte Herberts (LAT Recruitment Team) on charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk. 

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.