SENDco Leader

North Start Community Trust is looking to recruit an experienced SENDco on a permanent basis, with demonstrable communication skills and excellent attention to detail, who shares a passion and enthusiasm for our Trust education and is determined to make a difference to the lives of pupils and staff, as part of our partnership commitment.

The SENDco Leader will be working with the leadership team across two primary schools. They will be working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. They will work in conjunction with other staff in the Academy to ensure that the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are met.

The focus of their role is to ensure that children with additional needs receive high quality provision and make good progress. The SENDCo Leader has a key role in helping to develop and improve provision within the academies generally.

Working at NSCT Academies brings many additional benefits for our dedicated and valued staff, including:

·        Continued professional development and opportunities across the Trust.

·        Health Shield membership (employee assistant programme supporting with wellbeing and offers many attractive discounts)

·        Teachers’ Pension scheme

·        A subsidised canteen for lunches

·        Cycle scheme

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE updates, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates.