SENDCo

We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for a SENDCo to join our successful school from January 2024. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for SEND at the school and implementing the SEND provision. This will include meeting all the statutory guidance, designing the SEND curriculum, liaising with families and key stakeholder to build relationships and BTA’s reputation within the city. You will also work alongside the SLT to monitor standards; deliver CPD; role model excellent practice; and deliver improvement in line with the Academy Improvement Plan. 

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of staff, ensuring that all children in the school excel from whatever their starting point. You will be fully committed to going above and beyond to ensure our students receive the very best in terms of opportunity, education and care. Equally as important will be a desire to be part of the founding cohort of staff and an ambition for the growth and success of the school.  

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is a growing Ofsted Good, 11-16 school with 905 students on roll. We are a truly diverse Academy that welcomes students and staff from all backgrounds. At Bluecoat Beechdale we have high aspirations for ourselves, our students and the community we serve and are committed to providing the best education possible for our students to ensure they reach their full potential and enjoy their learning experience. 

We are proud to form part of Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust, which was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. The Trust is a vibrant learning community where staff are well supported, students are cared for, receive a high quality education and experience every opportunity to be successful.

In return we can offer:

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions 

• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice

• Access to Teachers’ Pensions

• Access to discounted travel schemes

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Comprehensive training and support

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

• Eye care voucher scheme

• Free flu vaccine 

• Access to e-learning and development

This is a truly exciting opportunity for candidates who are looking to further their careers in a dynamic setting that has opportunity at every point to share and learn from each other in order to become the best that we can be!  

We encourage you to visit us to see for yourself the opportunities we can provide. If you share our values and ethos, we would love to hear from you! 

How to Apply

For further information, the application pack or to arrange a visit, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details. 

T: 07525 889925

E: mike.sherwin@hays.com

Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 26th September 2023

Interview Date: From 2nd October 2023

Early enquiries and applications are encouraged as we may interview suitable candidates sooner.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.