SENDCo

HES; Concordia; Hybrid; ARS 79,064,000 - 105,378,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Flexible & family-friendly working

Exclusive discounts

Well-being support

Job summary

REAch2 Academy Trust is seeking an ambitious SENDCo for Concordia Academy. You will manage SEND provision, promote high-quality teaching, and work with leadership and the inclusion team to ensure high standards and safeguarding for all pupils.

We welcome applicants with a passion for SEND, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and readiness to progress as a senior leader. The role includes safeguarding responsibilities and potential support for DSL qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience as SENDCo is advantageous but training is provided.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain high classroom standards.
• Passion for SEND and inclusive practice.
• Willingness to develop as a senior leader.

Responsibilities

• Manage provision for pupils identified as having SEND.
• Promote high-quality teaching and effective use of resources.
• Work with leadership and inclusion teams to ensure effective provision and safeguarding.
• Support staff with implementing inclusive practices and safeguarding.

Skills

Organised

High expectations

SEND/ SENDCo

Leadership

SENDCo Award

Safeguarding (DSL)

Professional development

Education

National SENDCo Award

Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead

Job description

Salary: £39,196.00 - £52,241.00 Annually (FTE).
Teachers Main Pay Scale Outer London M1 - M6 plus TLR £3,651 - Please note: The salary advertised is subject to the nationally agreed teachers' pay award and any associated cost of living increase, which will be implemented once formally confirmed.

Hours: Full time - 32.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: January 2027 - pending satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks

About this Role

Do you want to join an outstanding new school looking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational teacher?

As SENDCo at Concordia Academy, you will manage the provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), including promoting high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. You will work with and alongside all members of leadership and the inclusion team to ensure effective provision for all pupils with additional needs and ensure that all children are effectively safeguarded.

Although previous SENDCo experience would be an advantage, we are looking for an individual who is willing to learn and develop, both as a SENDCo and as a senior leader.

Furthermore, we are looking for an individual who:

• Is organised and able to work to tight deadlines;
• Knows and understands what high expectations in the classroom look like, and can support in ensuring these are a daily occurrence;
• Has a passion for SEND and a strong understanding of inclusive practice;
• Can lead, support and model effective practice to other staff members;
• Has a National SENDCo Award. (The school will consider supporting the right candidate to achieve this if not in place already.);
• Will also support with safeguarding and has Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead qualification (or the willingness to achieve this);
• Is dedicated to on-going professional development.

For successful candidates we can offer:

• A commitment to providing high-quality professional development;
• School and Trust support to develop and improve the right candidate;
• The opportunity to make a real difference to change the lives and future of our children;
• A vibrant and welcoming learning environment.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.

Supportive & Collaborative:Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.

Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.

Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.

Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.

Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.

Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.

Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.

Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.

Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Interview date: TBC with shortlisted candidates - however we will review applications as and when they are received and reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.