SENDCo

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced professional to lead the strategic development of SEND provision across our school. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and champion the provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping to create an inclusive and supportive environment where all students can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or aspiring SENDCo to make a significant impact on the lives of students and contribute to the school's ongoing development. The successful candidate will benefit from support and guidance from the Trust's Inclusion Advisor and access to extensive networking opportunities across the Trust.

For candidates without the SENDCo qualification, full support and access to the qualification will be provided. Additionally, all successful candidates will benefit from the guidance of the United Learning inclusion lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of SEND and Inclusion policies in line with statutory requirements.
• Manage and coordinate Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and statutory assessments.
• Provide leadership to the SEND team, including Teaching Assistants and Learning Support staff.
• Oversee the effective use of resources and manage the SEND budget.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and maintain a small teaching commitment linked to the SEN role.
• Collaborate with external agencies, parents, and carers to ensure the best outcomes for students with SEND.

What We Offer

• We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment
• Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays and more
• All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days - giving you eight in total)
• At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want
• We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career
• Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations
• We give you access to a high-quality curriculum with excellent resources
• Part-time working considered.
• Disruption-free learning and a ‘warm-strict’ behaviour system
• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies.
• An unrivalled professional progression model to enable great teachers to remain in the classroom via our Lead Practitioner route and/or progression routes to middle and senior leadership.
• An opportunity to work with the Trust’s subject Advisor, have a full and well implemented curriculum and resources to work with, and be able to network with subject leaders across the whole trust.
• A beautiful location in the heart of rural Somerset

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status and a National Award for SEND Coordination (or a willingness to obtain it).
• Proven experience in a SENDCo or role within SEND/Inclusion in current role.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our academy to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.

Huish Episcopi Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Note – We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.