SENCO – Secondary

SENCO – Secondary

Job role SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Pay scale: MPS/UPS (Outer London) + £1,500 Allowance + SEN Allowance

Start: September 2024

Location: Bexley

Do you have experience supporting students with SEN? Our Bexley Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional, experienced qualified teacher as SENCO.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
• NASENCO or evidence of working towards this currently
• Knowledge and understanding of national priorities, current curriculum development and an ability to design and implement an innovate curriculum based on students' needs
• A thorough understanding of quality assurance techniques
• An appreciation of student motivation
• An understanding of how professional development contributes to the raising of quality
• SEN experience in a secondary school
• Evidence of successful teaching experience
• Evidence of pastoral experience
• Experience of working with key stakeholders such as parents, governors, employers etc.

What the school offers its staff

Our Secondary Academy is a new school with drive and ambition. Located in the Bexley, we cater to a vastly vibrant 3-19 aged student community. Accessible by fantastic rail and bus transport links and very soon to be on the opening leg of the Elizabeth Line, the academy's stunning working environment is within a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004.

Please note that as a school, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. All applicants must have a Qualified Teacher Status awarded by the British Department of Education.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity, send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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