Join Our Team as SENDCo at The Hill Primary Academy!

Do you want to play a vital role in ensuring students with SEND have the full level of support to maximize their potential? Astrea Academy Trust is looking for a candidate who is ready to take their next step in leadership to become the SENDCo at The Hill Primary Academy. This is an excellent opportunity for an existing or aspiring SENDCo with a track record of whole-school impact. The position is a great match for someone who shares the Trust’s vision for educational excellence and has the focus to drive rapid, transformational improvement.

About the Role: This is a part-time role (19 hours per week) over 3 days, currently on a fixed-term basis for 1 year. As SENDCo, you will be responsible for the provision, assessment, support, and guidance for students with additional needs and those students who are identified as potentially having additional needs.

What We're Looking For:

• Effective Leader: A highly effective or aspiring SENDCo who can motivate and encourage colleagues to the shared vision.
• Values-Driven: Aligned to our values and mission. If you fit with our culture, you will love working here.
• Passionate Educator: Someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter their starting point, background, or needs.

What We Offer:

• Supportive Environment: A creative, happy, and supportive working environment with a strong sense of ‘team.’
• Engaged Students: Children who love coming to school and are keen to learn.
• Dedicated Staff: A dedicated and committed staff working within a welcoming and caring ethos.
• Community Focus: The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do.
• Leadership Development: Leadership committed to staff development opportunities.
• Networking Opportunities: Networking opportunities with other local schools and academies.
• Well-Being Incentives: A range of well-being incentives.
• Pension Scheme: Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working: Flexible working opportunities from your first day.
• Employee Assistance: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional Development: Continued professional development and training opportunities.

Interested in Applying? If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply. 

Commitment to Safeguarding: Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!