SENCo

We are seeking to recruit a qualified SENCo to our new school which opened its doors in September 2021, and which serves the local communities of Middleton and Heywood.  This role would suit a person who is passionate about the education of children and committed to supporting children with additional needs, so they achieve their potential. This is an exciting opportunity to grow the role and be influential in the further development of our SEND provision. We are a school, with a current intake of 120 year 7 places from September 2021, expanding each year by 180 places.  

We are based in a temporary site in the grounds of Hopwood Hall College, Middleton Campus, whilst the new school is completed.  From September 2022, Year 7 and Year 8 students at Edgar Wood Academy will be the first to experience our new school building in Bowlee, Middleton, with its modern state-of the-art facilities, designed to allow our students to flourish academically, culturally and artistically.

Edgar Wood Academy is part of the Altus Education Partnership and as such our staff benefit from a wide range of support and development within a collaborative community. 

To work at Edgar Wood Academy, you must aspire to be an outstanding colleague, with a willingness to share and learn. We wish to appointment someone who will help us to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in the borough.

In return we promise a supportive and enjoyable working environment and the resources needed to carry out the role to the highest standards, including a bespoke professional development programme to support you with your future career aspirations.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing Date : Wednesday 9th February 2022 at 3.00pm

Interviews: w/c 14th February 2022

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.