SENDCO

Location

ACADEMY@WORDEN
Westfield Drive , Leyland , PR25 1QX
Tel: 01772 421021
Roll: 568

Information

The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, energetic, enthusiastic and inspirational leader, with a real passion for all aspects of educational support, to take on the leadership responsibility of our SEND department.
Worden is a small but oversubscribed school and this position would suit an experienced SENDCO looking for a new challenge.

This position comes with a teaching commitment in line with an Assistant Headteacher.
The successful candidate will work closely with the SLT and other Middle Leaders to develop the SEND department and its impact across school. In addition the successful candidate will be responsible for the continuing professional development of the teaching assistants and the development of SEND support in the classroom to maintain the already high standards and drive further improvements.

If you are a committed professional, enjoy a challenge and are passionate about raising standards and making a difference, you are the person we want working with us.
The role grade is MPS/UPS + SEND allowance of £2679 + recruitment and retention allowance payable to an exceptional candidate of £2500 (R&R allowance reviewable after 3 yrs).

The position is full time permanent and required for Easter 2025 onwards or earlier.

The successful candidate will:

Be a qualified teacher in any educational phase

Be an outstanding practitioner

Have a proven track record of support pupils with SEND

Have the ability to inspire and enthuse others to achieve the highest possible standards

Have the National SEND qualification or the experience as a SENDCO.

Be willing to complete the Certificate in Psychometric Testing and Access Arrangements qualification.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact: Headteacher - Mr A Hammersley.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@wordenacademy.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.