Assistant SENDCo

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Assistant SENDCo

MPS/UPS + TLR2B

Contract: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Bruntcliffe Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Assistant 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:

• A successful placement(s), teaching at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training)

or:

• A successful record of teaching with very good exam results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who already have gained QTS
• A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the use of the Pupil Premium
• The ability to put vision into practice.

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 a local government 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:

Bruntcliffe Academy is proud to be one of the highest performing schools in the country with students securing outcomes in the top 10% of schools nationally in 2023. Five Core values define Bruntcliffe Academy’s ethos: Community, Productivity, Inclusivity, Integrity and Ambition. Embracing these values enables our students to flourish in an environment which cultivates intellectual enquiry and is one free from cynicism. Our students are encouraged to play an active part within the academy and local community, shaping their experience and forging a path of excellence for all.

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

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description / Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@bruntcliffe.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 2523225.

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

Closing date:             Monday 6 January 2025

Interview date:          To be confirmed

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.