Mossbourne Community Academy seeks to appoint a SENDCO and Head of Inclusion and Member of Extended Leadership Team

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.

Since the federation was formed in 2004, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools. We now consist of seven academies:

·       Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney

·       Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock

·       Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHLA) primary, Thurrock

·       Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney

·       Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock

·       Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney

·       Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney 

The successful candidate will join the Extended Leadership Team and will manage and be responsible for the day to day workings of the Curriculum Support Department and ensure the implementation of the Academy’s and department’s vision and priorities. They will lead the resourcing and delivery of SEND provision and work with subject leaders, teachers and support staff to ensure that procedures and expectations regarding SEND students are clear and appropriate.  

The Curriculum Support Department is the largest department in the academy and includes a SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo, a number of Learning Support Teachers, Senior Teaching Assistants and Teaching Assistants. Inclusion is a priority at Mossbourne Community Academy, and we are committed to fully inclusive mainstream provision and ensuring all learners are supported in pursuing a pathway to independence.   We are incredibly lucky to have an Autism Resource Provision for 15 students which is part of the mainstream academy and are an incredibly popular choice for students with EHC Plans.  

The successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher, focused on the attainment of all students and must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). They will also be well organised, energetic and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. They will ideally have experience in running a SEN Department and certainly have significant expertise/qualifications in the field of SEN. Ideally, they will hold the SENDCo qualification, The National Award for SENCos. 

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

 Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

 Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation

Early finish on Friday – secondary academies

Hybrid working for planning and preparation time – primary academies

The Mossbourne Allowance*

Free lunches* 

Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym – secondary academies

Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes

Discounts at local restaurants

Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs

Saturday and holiday paid programme

Special leave scheme (additional paid time off)

Staff appreciation awards and events

First rate professional development and career opportunities

Financial support for career development*

‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff*

Remuneration for exam board marking*

Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week

*Terms and conditions apply for some benefits

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application. 

 Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

 At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We are committed to anti-racist principles and practices, and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal.

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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