Head of School & SENDCo

The Northumberland Church of England Academy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare – The Nest

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7

Job summary

William Leech C of E Primary School invites applications for a Head of School & SENDCo to lead The Cabin at William Leech, a brand new Primary Specialist Support Base in Lynemouth.

This role offers the chance to shape a unique provision for SEMH and SLCN pupils, lead a new staff team, and work with professionals to ensure safety, care and high-quality education that develops knowledge and skills for adulthood.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND provision and coaching a new staff team.
• Ability to develop an exciting curriculum and work with professionals to support pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead The Cabin at William Leech as a fully inclusive SEND provision and ensure safeguarding.
• Develop curriculum and work with professionals to support pupils toward adulthood.

Job description

Are you passionate about working with children with special educational needs?

Are you a dedicated, energetic and compassionate leader looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children?

William Leech C of E Primary School has a unique senior leadership opportunity for a Head of School & SENDCo to lead The Cabin at William Leech, a brand new Primary Specialist Support Base in Lynemouth. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced leader, with a true passion for SEND, to make a significant impact on the lives of local children, and establish The Cabin at William Leech as a successful and fully inclusive SEND provision.

The Cabin at William Leech is a unique educational provision for children with SEMH and SLCN needs, where staff lead by example to build strong, nurturing relationships that support both the pupils and their families. The ideal candidate will have a strong vision, be committed to leading and coaching a new staff team, developing an exciting curriculum and working with a range of professionals to ensure that the children are safe, cared for and receive the very best educational provision to develop their knowledge and skills, in order to reach their full potential, as they prepare for adulthood.

As well as the opportunity to work in a new, fully refurbished building, the Trust also offers the following benefits:

• A supportive and collaborative staff team with a shared passion for education.
• A school community that prioritises wellbeing, values, and high expectations
• Excellent CPD opportunities and clearly defined career progression routes.
• A comprehensive ECT support programme tailored to individual needs.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 wellbeing support.
• On-site childcare provision during term time through The Nest
• Free on-site parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Northumberland Church of England 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

NCEA Trust, Wansbeck Workspace,Rotary Parkway, Ashington, NE63 8QZ

01670 331935

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