Bacon's College - SENDCo

Bacon’s has long been an important part of the fabric of the local community in South East London and has served the community in its various forms for over three hundred years. We are proud of that history and determined to meet the needs of students today and tomorrow. The school joined United Learning in 2018 and has gone from strength to strength since.

 Bacon’s is a thriving community that is welcoming of students of all faiths and those of none. Staff and students value the distinctive nature of its Christian ethos to which every member of our community contributes. Our values are courage, compassion, respect, faith and integrity.

 We are fortunate to offer fantastic media and IT facilities and excellent sporting provision. Learning is at the heart of everything we do. Part of our mission statement is that ‘students are exhorted to achieve academic and personal excellence’. We have the highest aspirations for our students, determined that anyone can achieve highly and overcome any barriers that may lie in their path. We do not apologise for insisting that all students behave well and work hard.

Bacon’s achievements were recognised by Ofsted in June 2022 when we received a grading of ‘Good’ overall and in every area. In 2024 our GCSE outcomes were our best ever with 56% of students achieving grade 5+ in English and Maths and a P8 of +0.48. Our VI form results were excellent with 58% of grades at A*-B. This is an exciting time to be joining Bacon’s as we seek to continuously improve and be a great school in every respect.

 SENDCo

Location: Bacon’s College, London, SE16

Starting: ASAP or January 2025

Salary: United Learning Pay Scale (above national) plus TLR1b £14,522

Closing Date: Monday 21st October 3pm

 The Role

 We are seeking a passionate, excellent classroom teacher, highly motivated, and ambitious SENDCo to lead our thriving Learning Development team. If you are a dedicated, motivated and determined individual looking for an opportunity to make your mark, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join our journey of success.

SEND is a very strong area of the school with a track record of successful outcomes for our students. The team consists of the SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo and 8 LSAs. We currently have 35 students on roll with EHCPs and 15% of students are on the SEN register. We offer wide range of in-school interventions and liaise closely with external partners.

 We are ambitious for all students and believe all can make outstanding academic progress. The SENDCo plays a critical role in influence teaching and learning so that any student with additional needs can achieve and be successful.

 About you

 This role calls for an individual who is able to inspire, challenge and motivate our students and staff. You must have the highest of expectations of every student, be enthusiastic, flexible and have a desire to see SEND continue to flourish as well as the desire to become a valued member of Bacon’s College. This is the perfect opportunity for someone to enter a substantial middle leadership role who aspires to senior leadership.

 This is an exciting time to join Bacon’s College. If you share our high expectations and are passionate about making a difference then we look forward to receiving your application.

United Learning

 United Learning schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

 As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, perks, benefits, health care, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have up to eight INSET days per year and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.

Bacon’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).