SENDCo

Required to start: April 2025, or sooner if possible.

SENDCo

MPR/UPR + TLR 2c

Contract: 32.5 Hours per week (part time applications will be considered)

Richmond Hill Academy are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational colleague to the role of SENDCo. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy, playing a pivotal role in securing exceptional educational provision for our most vulnerable children.

The successful applicant will be a highly professional, collaborative and motivational colleague who will continue to embed the positive culture of SEND. They will have also have examples of the impact of their work in securing improved outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. 

The ideal applicant will have:

• Have high expectations of themselves, the people they work with and the children they teach.
• Be committed to driving forward pupil progress and achievement, particularly in relation to disadvantaged pupils and pupils with a special educational need and/or disability (SEND).
• A commitment to undertake the NPQ SENCo qualification if they do not already have the NASENCo qualification.
• Be an effective and reflective leader and classroom practitioner who is willing to learn and develop whilst sharing expertise to develop others.
• Be available to deliver half a day of high-quality teaching per week (pro rata for a full-time position).
• Demonstrate highly effective behaviour for learning techniques.
• Have a strong focus on standards in order to raise achievements.
• Be well organised and able to work well both as part of a team and independently.
• Be cheerful with a positive, 'can-do' attitude.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to the teacher’s pension scheme. 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

“Exceptional leadership at all levels has brought about considerable improvement for the opportunities and experiences of pupils in the school.” Ofsted, March 2022      

Richmond Hill Academy is now a ‘good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The transformation of our school has been possible due to the remarkable skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of our whole community.

Richmond Hill Academy is a school where “staff are happy and feel listened to and well trained”. As one teacher said, ‘I walk out of school happy every day.’”

We are looking for people who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our school and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is “breath-taking”.

As a school, we can offer you:

• Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow.
• Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured.
• Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children.
• Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of educational development.

If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at  Richmond Hill Academy.

For more information, or to organise a visit to the school, please email Nikki Ryder, Partnership Director for SEND, Nikki.ryder@tgat.org.uk

How to Apply:

If you feel that you have the necessary experience, skills and abilities, we look forward to hearing from you.

A Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 487 1600.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Friday 29 November 2024 9.00am          

Interviews will take place: Week commencing Monday 2 December 2024

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.