Deputy SENDCo

THE ROLE

The Deputy SENDCo will support the day-to-day running of the Inclusion Department, e.g. looking at redeployment of TAs needed due to staff/student absence.

• To work with and supervise individuals and groups of pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• To supervise and develop good social skills with pupils and deal with conflict issues around the school.
• To support teachers and teaching assistants with the creation and implementation of pupil profiles.
• To work with parents and outside agencies to support the child.

WHO WE ARE

Barclay Academy was recently graded Good overall by Ofsted, with Outstanding for Leadership and Management, as well as Personal Development. We are continually developing an academic culture at Barclay Academy where the highest standards are expected of students and staff.

We are part of Future Academies, a Multi-Academy Trust which includes three primary schools and seven secondary schools in and around London and Hertfordshire. We are motivated by a mission of social change and reducing educational inequality. We are unique in our approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum – our school motto is libertas per cultum (freedom through education) – and in our strong emphasis on raising young people’s aspirations and outcomes through the teaching of classical and traditional subjects. Our children and young people study a bespoke curriculum developed by researchers at our Curriculum Centre, which places a focus on developing their cultural literacy and their awareness of the forces, words and events that have shaped our society today.

THE BENEFITS

In return, we can offer:

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Mintago – employee benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a Virtual GP
• Eye Care Voucher scheme.
• Salary sacrifice childcare

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post of Deputy SENDCo at Barclay Academy, please click on the Apply button to complete an application form.

Closing date: 13th December 2024.

Please note that Future Academies reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Barclay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, both an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Barred List check are required for this role. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.