We are currently seeking an exceptional SENCO who will play a pivotal role in shaping our SEND provision. This role has been created to add capacity to a strong team and is not replacing, but creating a 2nd SENCO for the school. This will mean that the successful candidate will work in partnership with our current SENCO to lead and develop the provision under the leadership of the Deputy Headteacher.
You will have a relentless ambition and a truly inclusive approach to ensure that all students, regardless of their specific circumstances, starting points, or individual needs, are able to achieve their full potential and beyond. You will be an exceptional classroom teacher capable of modelling quality first teaching to others. You will have an attention to detail and a child centred approach.
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional with the expertise and dedication to live out our values of ‘commitment to others, commitment to learning’. These commitments are central to our school, demonstrated by the strong, warm relationships and a strong culture of learning for both students and staff. At the Oxford Academy, we make a profound and positive difference to everyone in our school. We work to meet the needs of all, whatever it takes.
We are therefore seeking a highly motivated professional with:
A proven track record of exceptional classroom teaching and learning
Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and a commitment to inclusive practice
A qualified SENCO or someone willing to qualify at The Oxford Academy
A strong sense of moral purpose and social responsibility
The ambition, desire and resilience to maximise success for students and promote high expectations
In return, the successful candidate can expect:
To play a key role in an ambitious and improving school
Outstanding professional support at every stage of your career
A comprehensive Induction Programme
A supportive Senior Leadership Team
Opportunities to work in a dynamic and supportive school with excellent facilities
A positive student body that love learning
The opportunity to work in the beautiful city of Oxford, serving the communities of Littlemore, Blackbird Leys, and Rose HillEducation has the power to change lives, communities, and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff, and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.
OUR VISION is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together.
OUR ‘WHY?’ is that children and young people only get one go’ in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible ‘go’ for our pupils.
OUR ‘HOW?’ is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles.
Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support, including extensive continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our “Working in RLT” guide.
This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.
The River Learning Trust and The Oxford Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link List of offences that are not filtered
The Oxford Academy reserves the right to hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
The Oxford Academy may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Jodie Flynn
toa-hr@theoxfordacademy.org