Assistant Head (SENDCo & Inclusion)

Sapientia Education Trust; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Free refreshments

Free on-site car parking

A generous pension as part of the Teac

Job summary

Fakenham Academy seeks a well-qualified SENDco to join the Leadership Team. The Assistant Headteacher (SENDco & Inclusion) will lead SEND strategies and inclusion, and oversee the Learning Support department.

The post-holder will also teach and contribute to curriculum development; staff benefits include professional development, on-site parking, cycle to work, and pension provisions.

Qualifications

• SENDco leadership and inclusion knowledge is required.
• Experience in Learning Support coordination is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND and inclusion strategies as part of the Leadership Team.
• Oversee Learning Support department and allocate related funding.
• Fulfil teaching duties in addition to strategic responsibilities.

Job description

Fakenham Academy is a local school with high ambitions and a key drive for continuous improvement. We believe that education is the key to transforming life chances, and that by creating an outstanding learning environment where all students are happy and taught well, we will enhance their prospects to become productive, successful citizens of the future. Our core standards include high expectations of everyone in our learning community; good discipline consistently applied; reliably good quality teaching; a commitment from parents to work in partnership with the academy and respectful, positive relationships between everyone in our learning community. For us it is about educating the whole child through a diverse and broad curriculum and making sure they are prepared to enter today's modern world, as well rounded capable young men and women.

Fakenham Academy & Sixth Form seeks to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic SENDco to join our Leadership Team. The Assistant Headteacher (SENDco & Inclusion) will be responsible to the Headteacher in leading on the special educational needs and inclusion strategies for the Academy. In addition, the post holder will manage the Learning Support department and utilise associated funding for the benefit of the students.

The Assistant Headteacher will also be employed as a teacher.

All Academy staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:

• Professional development
• Free refreshments
• Free on-site car parking
• A generous pension as part of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.

The post-holder will be required to comply with the Trust Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.