SENCO AT BROADFIELD ACADEMY

THE ROLE
Position: SENCO
Days: Flexible and can be agreed following appointment
Hours: 26 hours per week - 0.8 FTE
Salary/Grade: MPS1 - UPS1
Fixed Term Contract: Maternity Cover
Job Description: CLICK HERE

We are seeing to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and highly organised SENCO to join our inclusive and nurturing school community on a 0.8 FTE basis, on a maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely alongside our Lead SENCO to further develop high-quality provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion, committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential, and able to work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies.

OUR SCHOOL

Broadfield Academy is a vibrant, two-form entry primary school nestled in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, surrounded by expansive and inspiring grounds. We are passionate about creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is empowered to achieve academically, grow socially, and flourish emotionally. At Broadfield, our dedicated team is committed to delivering enriching learning experiences that ignite curiosity, inspire a lifelong love of learning, and celebrate individual potential. Our core values—Be Kind, Be Honest, Be Respectful, Be Ready to Learn, and Be the Best You Can Be—are at the heart of everything we do. These principles guide and unite the Broadfield community, fostering a culture of high expectations, collaboration, and respect.

Please see more details in the Broadfield Academy Careers document attached.

OUR TRUST
Aspire Academies Trust is a family of schools that has come together to make a difference to the lives of our children. Our main goal as a Trust is to provide the best possible education for all of our learners, and understand that our staff are our most valuable asset and the foundation of our success. We aim to create a culture within our organisation that focuses on belonging, prioritises the wellbeing and professional development of our staff and embeds a sense of community. We offer a staff wellbeing package that includes free school lunches, flexible working policy, free flu-jab, access to vivup benefit platform, staff voice program, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and more.

Please see more details in the Aspire Academies Trust Careers document attached.

VISIT US
If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to contact our school office on 01442 262103 and arrange a visit. We look forward to meeting you.

Safeguarding Statement:
Aspire Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).

Equal Opportunities:
To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.