SENCO
Oasis Academy Arena
Croydon
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Scale Outer London (In line with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document) plus up to 2 additional SEN points for suitably qualified and experienced candidate + Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2017 and September 2017
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2017
Job overview
*Please note* If you are applying for one of our vacancies starting in April 2017, please aim to submit your application to us by 5pm on Friday 3rd February.
If you are applying for a September 2017 start, we are accepting applications until 5pm, Monday 20th February.
An exciting opportunity to develop SEN Provision at Oasis Academy Arena, London
We are looking for an enthusiastic SENCO who has a real passion for education, who understands how to create an inspiring learning environment and provide rich, creative and stimulating opportunities for our students.
About the Academy
Oasis Academy Arena was opened as part of London’s Olympic Legacy in 2015, and is dedicated to helping young people within Croydon reach their potential. The Academy boasts state-of-the-art learning facilities within our brand new purpose-built building and close proximity to world-class sporting facilities and National Rail, Overground and Tramlines. With only year 7 students currently residing within the Academy, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with the school and help shape it into the community-focussed educational environment we hope it to be. Forecast admissions are encouraging as we have had almost double our capacity in applications for 2016, and expect to reach 900 students by 2019.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be positive, passionate and enthusiastic with the ability to instil these qualities in our students. At Oasis we aim to recruit individuals who display the character and competence to drive our schools towards success, and accelerate achievement standards for all students alike.
We would like you to:
- Bring enthusiasm, knowledge and expertise in SEN
- Already have or be willing to undertake the accredited SENCO qualification.
- Have resilience and resourcefulness to help develop and co-ordinate SEN provision,
- Build positive relationships with students, parents, carers and staff
- Have an excellent awareness of how young children learn and progress, particularly those vulnerable to underachievement.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of SEN provision, including rigorous data analysis.
In return for your hard work and dedication we will offer you:
- A supportive environment where talents are valued and nurtured
- High quality continuous professional development, with the chance to take on new responsibilities as the Academy grows · A dedicated and supportive Academy Council
- Free membership to our on-site gymnasium
- Yoga studio available to staff
Visits to the academy are encouraged. To arrange a tour and discussion with our Principal, Craig Griffiths, please contact Sarah Janes, Recruitment Manager on oclrecruitment@oasisuk.org
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About Oasis Academy Arena
We are delighted you are thinking of joining Oasis Academy Arena.
We are a small secondary school for children aged 11-16, located on Albert Road, in South Norwood, Croydon. All of our staff are committed to providing exceptional education to ensure our students develop their knowledge, skills and character to go on to become successful adults.
We are a truly inclusive academy where everyone is welcome. Staff and students work together towards a common shared goal, and our curriculum is fresh and dynamic.
What we give our staff:
- Strong CPD opportunities within the Oasis family and through external training
- A supportive leadership team
- Access to a fully developed curriculum to support with work/life balance
- Opportunities to take on more responsibility within the academy and within the wider Oasis, such as the National Lead Practitioner roles
- Support through Regional Improvement Networks
- and more!
Being a part of the Oasis family of academies means that you will have a supportive network of leaders, teachers and specialists around you to support you and the academy in our shared vision of delivering exceptional. We are also connected to our Oasis Community Hub, offering support to the wider community and getting involved in incentives that truly change lives.
Apply today and become part of something special. Become part of Oasis Academy Arena.
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