We are looking to appoint a SENCO to our Senior Leadership Team on a 1 FTE  basis to join our existing team at Compass Academy.

Compass Academy is a unique setting which supports KS3 pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health needs in addition to identified SEND needs.

Due to the increase in SEND needs across the Academy, we are seeking to recruit a SENCo to coordinate additional support and assessment of some of our most vulnerable pupils.

The successful candidate must be in receipt of Qualified Teacher Status in addition to relevant SEND qualifications and experience. Applications for those who are undergoing further training will be considered.

Experience of working in an Alternative Provision/Specialist setting is desirable.

There will be a minimal teaching commitment attached to this role. Experience of teaching a variety of subjects will be considered.

What we can offer: 

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 1 FTE

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Principal

Travel Required: Occasional

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied within the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.