SENDCo

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 6 secondary schools, 11 primary schools, a Teaching School Hub, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider.  Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield, and North Warwickshire.  A further 2 primary schools will join the ATLP in the near future.

SENDCo

Full Time, Permanent

Required for Easter 2022, however a September 2022 start will be considered

A vacancy for an SENDCo has arisen due to the growth of our Multi Academy Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and outstanding practitioner to work collaboratively with our Headteachers and leadership teams to support strategically in the leadership and management of our schools. 

 

Salary:   MPS/UPR plus a TLR1b £10,206 pa

Location: The role will be based at John Willmott School

Start Date: Required for Easter 2022, however a September 2022 start will be considered

What you'll need to succeed

• To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools

• Be committed to keeping our students safe

• Hold the postgraduate qualification, The National Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination

• Have the ability, knowledge and experience to raise SEND pupil achievement

• Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate both pupils and peers

• Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders

• Excellent people manager who is able to motivate and develop the team you lead

• The ability to work in a face paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

What you'll get in return

• Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities across our schools and Teaching School Hub

• The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and other SENDCo’s across the Trust and propel your career to the next level

• A competitive salary

• Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

• 3 Professional Development Days

What you need to do now

For an application pack please visit our website: https://atlp.co.uk/vacancies

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Ms A Casey, PA to the Headteacher to arrange an appointment:  a.casey@jws.bham.sch.uk  

Completed applications should include an application form and a letter of application no more than 2 sides of A4 that clarifies how you:

• meet the person specification

• gives examples of your experience as a SENDCo to date

• outlines the contribution you can make to John Willmott School

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@atlp.org.uk

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Closing date:  Wednesday 2nd February at 9.00am

We continue to adhere to the government’s advice and guidance for education settings, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are in place to allow for safe working practices. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation https://atlp.org.uk/files/2021/03/ATLP-Overall-Safeguarding-Policy-2020-FINAL-3.pdf