SENDco

All Saints Academy, Weymouth are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed colleague to the role of SENDco. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate candidate to be responsible for the strategic development of SEND provision in the school.

You will be proactive, resilient and motivated with a willingness to uphold our high expectations to secure ‘High Expectations lead to High Achievements”. 

This role will suit a colleague who is ambitious for all students and looking to rapidly raise outcomes so that they compete with and then exceed national averages.

We currently have the following vacancy at All Saints Academy, Weymouth. DT4 9BJ

SENDco

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you relish the chance to support colleagues to take rapid and sustained school improvement? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for an individual who will:

• · Have an accredited SENDCo qualification (or working towards)
• · Hold QTS or QTL’s
• · Be passionate about education and inclusion
• · Have leadership experience and qualities
• · Be ready to develop their leadership skills within a school
• · Can effectively manage the SEND provision in partnership with the Principal
• Has excellent organisational skills.
• Can drive forward strategic priorities and translate these into practical actions.
• Demonstrates professionalism consistent with the Trust’s values: aspirational, collaborative, inclusive, innovative and responsible, underpinned with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

We are a truly comprehensive school located in the heart of our community. There are high levels of respect, support and kindness across our staff team and senior leader.

Applications are welcome from candidates with all levels of experience. The school offers an excellent progression programme.

What we have to Offer:

·      A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.

·      A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education Trust.

·      All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.

·      Strong potential for career progression.

·      A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.

·      An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.

·      AE Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers and free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors

·      A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff. 

Should you

wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please

contact Rebecca Murphy HR Academy Lead at Rebecca.murphy@allsaints-academy.co.uk

Authentic Education Trust comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AE secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AE reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Authentic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search