General information
Reference
SCH9108
Publication start date
16/04/2024
Application Closing Date
18/05/2024
Vacancy Description
Title
SENCO
Service Area/School
Schools - Endeavour Academy
About Us
Endeavour Academy Bexley provides support and guidance for pupils in Bexley and beyond whose needs are not best met in a mainstream school. We work closely with local stakeholders including primary and secondary schools in Bexley and the Local Authority as well as a wide range of support agencies to ensure that we can deliver the best education, interventions and opportunities for our pupils.
Our aspirations are high for all of our children and young people and we believe in inclusion in the widest sense. Our ethos is of engagement and positive participation, a message we communicate to pupils, our staff and our stakeholders.
For further information about the school please visit the school website: www.endeavourbexley.org.uk
Endeavour Academy is part of London South East Academies Trust. For further information about the Trust please visit https://lseat.org.uk
About the Role
To support pupils across Key Stages 3 & 4, who are placed at Endeavour Academy Bexley by the Local Authority, in order that their SEMH and academic needs are best met within a specialist environment. always Maintaining professional boundaries, observing and upholding the values and ethos of LSEAT whilst contributing to the overall vision of the organization.
- To take full SENCO responsibilities, proactively leading and managing the staff team to raise the achievement of all pupils.
- To be responsible for the strategic development of SEND and for ensuring that every pupil's needs are fully met through the development of highly effective personalised strategies that fully meet statutory responsibilities.
- To be responsible for day-to-day operation of the school’s SEND policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN.
- To provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies on aspects of SEND.
This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For further information and an informal conversation about the roles please contact Headteacher, Margaret Rozario margaret.rozario@endeavour.lseat.org.uk
How To Apply
To apply please complete the application form below and submit to margaret.rozario@endeavour.lseat.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 18th May 2024.
Interviews are scheduled from week beginning 20th May 2024.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
Grade
Qualified Scale (MPS / UPS)
Contract Type
Permanent
Employment Details
Contract Hours
100 % FTE
Salary
Teacher Salary Grades (inc OLW) £34,514 - £51,179 plus SEN allowance 1 @ £2270pa
Benefits
The development of our employees at Aspire Academy is paramount. To support this, we offer these benefits:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Full induction programme
• Team Teach positive behaviour training: Positive Approaches to Challenging Behaviour
• Weekly CPD training
• Employee Assistant Programme with 24 hour counselling and support available
• Free parking on site
• Advantages of belonging to a multi-academy Trust (e.g. best practice sharing, Tusker car leasing scheme etc.)
Vacancy Location
Location
South East, London, Endeavour Academy Bexley
Start Date
Position Start Date
01/09/2024
Attachments
Attachment 1
_Endeavour - SENCO job description.pdf (130 Kb)
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Attachment 2
Endeavour Application Form - LSEAT.docx (43 Kb)
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