The Kingsbrook School

Part of the Insignis Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant community as a

Assistant SENCo

 (Mainstream Teacher of English, Art, Science or Maths)

Permanent, Full time

Start date – September 2026

Salary – MPS/UPS plus SEN Allowance: £2,787 - £5,497 (depending on experience)

Closing date – Monday 5^th January 2025 at 12 noon

At Insignis Academy Trust we are looking to appoint a highly motivated Assistant SENCO who can inspire our exceptional students and drive them forward to achieve even better results for The Kingsbrook School. This is an exciting opportunity to join this rapidly growing, inclusive new school in Aylesbury.

Opened in September 2022 to 180 year 7 students, the school will grow by each year of entry until full in 2027-28. Located at the heart of the Kingsbrook Estate in Aylesbury, the school boasts state of the art facilities across the mainstream school and a purpose-built Inclusion Unit for children with additional Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to establish, lead and drive culture and practice in the Inclusion Unit as the school continues to develop, as a key part of our energetic and passionate team.

This role would suit a candidate who has a SENCO qualification. The successful candidate will also have working knowledge of The SEN Code of Practice and effective Pupil Premium / Intervention strategies and a clearly defined vision for the development of the SEND / Intervention team. As a member of our team, you will be passionate about contributing your skills to ensure all our children and young people receive the best possible education.

Closing date – Monday 5^th January at 12 noon

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email recruitment@insignis.org.uk or by telephone 01296 744351, who will be happy to help.

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications and documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.  

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.