Qualified SENCO

We are a forward-thinking Academy based in Weston-super-Mare, providing education to 600 students at KS3/KS4. Our pupils are excited to learn, are real ambassadors for our diverse community and benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment. 

We are part of the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) which is one of only 30 National Maths Hubs and is the largest non-diocesan academy group in the South West. The CLF currently sponsors 16 academies including Secondary Schools, Primaries and a studio school catering for students aged 14 to 19. 

Working closely with staff across the Academy to identify and meet the special educational needs of students, you will act as the main point of contact for relevant external agencies with regards to SEND provision and maintain a positive relationship with these agencies. You will also manage and maintain learning support provision and ensure that support entitlements for statemented and top-up funded students are met. 

We wish to appoint a highly committed professional with a high level of emotional intelligence who:

• is keen to create something unique, building a love of learning and closing gaps for those students who fall under the remit of the SEND team;
• shares our passion to deliver an outstanding student experience;
• has the ability to deliver outstanding results;
• is an excellent communicator and an effective leader;
• will be innovative, creative and flexible in your approach to achieve the best results. 

You will be a member of the CLF inclusion team more widely and will contribute to, and benefit from, an extensive network of high quality, committed professionals working towards a common aim of improving the life chances of every student we serve and where possible having an impact that extends beyond our own setting. 

The CLF will provide you with a hugely positive and supportive learning environment; and the opportunity to participate in both Academy and pan-federation professional development from a wide network of high quality education professionals. 

Closing date: Monday, 8th January 2018

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health and right to work in the UK. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. 

Please note that if you have not had a response within two weeks of the advert closing date then you can assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.