Lead Teacher of SEND

Location: Corby Business Academy

Grade: MPS / UPS

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: January 2025

Closing Date: 21 October 24, 9:00am

Interview Date: Thursday 24 October 24

About the Role

At Corby Business Academy we pride ourselves on our inclusive approach to the education of the whole child. With a growing number of students with SEND now attending or due to start with us in September we have created this exciting new role to grow and strengthen our SEND provision. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and have experience of working with children with a range of SEND needs in either a primary or secondary setting. We are keen to hear from candidates with an extensive knowledge of SEND who could support colleagues and work with external partners to raise achievement and promote a culture of inclusion.

About Corby Business Academy

Corby Business Academy is a school committed to providing the very best for the community it serves. We have already undergone significant change in recent years under new leadership and our goals for further development remain ambitious. We work relentlessly in providing a high quality broad and balanced curriculum with stimulating learning experiences for all our students. This is underpinned by our strong sense of common purpose that is palpable in the Academy’s day to day operation. We aim to actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. Our staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.

In April 2023 the Academy was judged to be GOOD in all areas by OFSTED, who highlighted that:

“Leaders have brought about significant improvement at this school.  They focus on providing an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and / or disabilities (SEND)”.

“Leaders have raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct, which is having a positive impact. Pupils behave very well in lessons. During lesson changeover times and at breaktimes, the school is calm and orderly”.

“Parents and carers are positive about the education their children receive. One view shared by many was, ‘My child has thrived, been supported, encouraged, cared for and listened to at this school”.

What we can offer you:

·         Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.

·         A modern building with fantastic facilities and resources.

·         A supportive and friendly community of staff and students.

·         A full induction programme.

·         Access to BWT Teaching School Alliance training programmes.

·         An annual wellbeing day entitlement.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks.  Brooke Weston Trust staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute in this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!

Further details about the Academy, the above position and details of how to apply can be found on in the applicant information pack or by telephoning 01536 303120 Details of how to apply are also found in the pack.

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection.

The Trust’s position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy – Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy.