Teacher SENCO

Charles Read Academyis now recruiting for a SENCO . This role could be your next career opportunity.

Do you want to be part of a family team who are committed to working together to deliver opportunities for all in a rural setting that genuinely cherishes individuality and celebrates creativity?

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

We require an enthusiastic and highly committed SENCO teacher. As SENCO, you will take a creative approach to working with our pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises children’s achievement and ability to develop.

The successful candidate will have high expectations of what all children can achieve. Regardless of barriers they will believe that all children will thrive if given appropriate support to access and succeed in the full curriculum. Our SENCO will be innovative and will coordinate the delivery of SEN provision across the whole school supporting all learners to achieve to the best of their abilities. They will lead from the front and will manage a dedicated SEND team, some of whom have additional whole school responsibilities.

The successful candidate does not necessarily need to have worked previously as a SENCO but will need to have experience of working successfully to support pupils with special education needs.

They will need to be willing to take The National Award for SEN Co-ordination which will be funded by the academy if they don’t already have it. This course will form a large part of the CPD and support for personal growth in the role. In addition there will support from the trust and from SLT within the academy. We will arrange a mentor from another school to support the in-coming SENCO.

The key features of the role are:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEN policy;
• Coordinating provision for children with SEN;
• Advising on a graduated approach to providing SEN Support;
• Liaising with parents of children with SEN;
• Liaising with other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and independent or voluntary bodies;
• Being a key point of contact with external agencies, especially the LA and LA support services;
• Working with staff supporting them to try a variety of teaching approaches with students in their class with SEN needs.
• Delivering intervention sessions
• Teaching where appropriate (Approx 10 hours teaching)

Full Time Teaching Hours / Permanent

About our Academy

The Charles Read Academy is in Corby Glen, Lincolnshire and it serves the villages between Stamford, Bourne and Grantham. In 2016, we were ranked one of the most improved secondary schools in the country in the performance tables and were proud to be judged 'good' by Ofsted in all areas in February 2022.

‘This is a school where staff want the very best for all pupils. There is a strong sense of community. Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve. The values and culture of the school are woven through every aspect of school life. Pupils are proud of the school and want to do well. Behaviour in the school is excellent. The atmosphere in lessons is calm. Pupils and staff treat each other with mutual respect. Bullying is rare. Staff deal with it well.’ Ofsted.

Continuing Professional Development and Support

We aim to bring out the best in you as well as in our students and we understand the importance of quality CPD. CRA offers a range of development opportunities, with both internal and external providers for staff at different stages in their career. We are responsive to staff needs supporting them with training and development so that they can deliver excellent teaching.

Salary & Benefits

• M1 – UPS3 £30,000 - £46,525 FTE per annum + Sen Allowance £2539 - £5009
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Have the capacity to generate energy and enthusiasm for learning
• Be calm, engaging, resilient, and motivated by helping every child to reach their potential;
• Be able to raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students;
• Be a reflective and resilient practitioner
• Have a commitment to inclusion;
• Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the academy
• Have a commitment to the academy’s ethos and vision
• Be able to establish strong relationships with students and staff
• Model professional standards across all areas of work.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust () mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click 'here'

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.