Lead SENDCo
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2025 |
| Location: | Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1NT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3b0dac3f-b7fe-4b2f-9676-5bf5aece9439 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
A sound knowledge and understanding of the expectations within all the Secondary phases and the National Curriculum
An understanding of the needs of children within the relevant specialist area
A strong knowledge of the SEND legislation and a sound understanding of best practice with regard to inclusion and pastoral care.
Knowledge of the difficulties experienced by children within the specialist area and strategies / interventions that can be used to support them in educational settings
A good understanding of curriculum planning.
Ability to organise work effectively, prioritising and managing time, working under pressure to meet deadlines and setting of personal goals.
Ability to ensure environments within the Academy are welcoming, inclusive and fully supportive of all children Achieving their very best.
Commitment to effective and inclusive educational practice and a willingness to respond to the learning needs of all pupils.
Sensitivity to the needs of the parents, pupils and other professionals.
Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
What the school offers its staff
The Team at Outwood Academy Brumby
You will be working with an experienced Senior Leadership Team of 5 colleagues to lead a talented team of teaching and support staff who are fully committed to the vision to raise standards and transform the life chances of all the students. The senior leaders are motivated to lead with a relentless focus on the quality of education and wider curriculum provision for the students. Their leadership engenders a strong sense of belonging and inclusion in the school and promotes the power of education, inspiring staff and students to aim high and be the best they can be.
The Trust
The Trust embraces the opportunity to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point receive an excellent education. It relishes the opportunity to be part of the much needed regeneration of the areas it works in. It is one of the largest MAT’s in the country and with that, our academies can draw on a range of expertise. The Trust also works across geographical communities with Outwood Academy Brumby being part of a community of 4 secondary schools in Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. Senior leaders from the schools work closely together, sharing best practice and supporting one another to ensure continuous and never ending improvement for the students in the community.
This is an exciting time for the school and the community and this role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead the future success of SEND practice across 4 academies. Above all, you will share the school and Trust’s commitment to putting Students First, Raising Standards and Transforming Lives.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
A sound knowledge and understanding of the expectations within all the Secondary phases and the National Curriculum
An understanding of the needs of children within the relevant specialist area
A strong knowledge of the SEND legislation and a sound understanding of best practice with regard to inclusion and pastoral care.
Knowledge of the difficulties experienced by children within the specialist area and strategies / interventions that can be used to support them in educational settings
A good understanding of curriculum planning.
Ability to organise work effectively, prioritising and managing time, working under pressure to meet deadlines and setting of personal goals.
Ability to ensure environments within the Academy are welcoming, inclusive and fully supportive of all children Achieving their very best.
Commitment to effective and inclusive educational practice and a willingness to respond to the learning needs of all pupils.
Sensitivity to the needs of the parents, pupils and other professionals.
Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
What the school offers its staff
The Team at Outwood Academy Brumby
You will be working with an experienced Senior Leadership Team of 5 colleagues to lead a talented team of teaching and support staff who are fully committed to the vision to raise standards and transform the life chances of all the students. The senior leaders are motivated to lead with a relentless focus on the quality of education and wider curriculum provision for the students. Their leadership engenders a strong sense of belonging and inclusion in the school and promotes the power of education, inspiring staff and students to aim high and be the best they can be.
The Trust
The Trust embraces the opportunity to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point receive an excellent education. It relishes the opportunity to be part of the much needed regeneration of the areas it works in. It is one of the largest MAT’s in the country and with that, our academies can draw on a range of expertise. The Trust also works across geographical communities with Outwood Academy Brumby being part of a community of 4 secondary schools in Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. Senior leaders from the schools work closely together, sharing best practice and supporting one another to ensure continuous and never ending improvement for the students in the community.
This is an exciting time for the school and the community and this role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead the future success of SEND practice across 4 academies. Above all, you will share the school and Trust’s commitment to putting Students First, Raising Standards and Transforming Lives.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.