Our experienced Head teacher and her supportive school Governors are looking for are looking to recruit a SENDCO.  This is an exciting role for an experienced SENDCo. We offer strong support from our Trust Head of SEND, the Trust SEND Unit Advisor, and you will work collaboratively with other SENDCos from across the Trust.  We also offer coaching and access to the SENDCo accreditation (NPQ for SENDCos). However, we are seeking applications from candidates who have school based SENDCo experience.  We can be flexible with both the salary offered and the start date (any time in Spring term), with the successful candidate able to have a handover period with the current SENDCo. We can offer a permanent contract or fixed term contract until 31st August 2025, depending on candidate's wishes, and we can also offer the option of part time hours if desired.  There is the option of starting the role on a 2-3 day basis then moving into a full time role in the summer term. 

The Crescent is an Ofsted graded Good school with an Outstanding EYFS.  We are 'a caring and ambitious school' where 'pupil behaviour is settled and calm'.  Read more from our recent report from July 2024 here: Ofsted report - The Crescent Primary School

We also have an Enhanced learning Provision within the school which provides a well thought out curriculum for those pupils with SEND.  Please arrange a visit via our school office on 020 8684 8283. 

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload.   We have increased our PPA offer in recent years to up to 5 hours for full time teachers, and regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school.  We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career.  We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What we offer you:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including access to NPQs and middle & senior leadership training.
• Annual conferences with keynote speakers.
• Access to professional coaching.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
• Termly year group and subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification.  To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration with your application.  Applications should be submitted via My New Term. 

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.  References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview.  In line with Keeping children safe in education 2024, online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school.  If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview.   An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List.  Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2024, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.  Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy 2024-25 is attached for your information.