Senco

University of Brighton Academies Trust; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Burgess Hill is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead initiatives supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will implement behaviour policies, develop personalized learning plans, and work closely with educators and parents to ensure student success. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to create positive educational outcomes in a supportive environment, emphasizing collaboration and continual professional development.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension with 22.7% employer contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Strong commitment to health and wellbeing

Annual personal development day

Employee Assistance Program for counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts across various outlets

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead behaviour policies and interventions.
• Experience in developing alternative provisions for students.
• Strong collaborative skills to work with peers and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement behaviour policies and interventions.
• Support pupils in achieving academic and emotional targets.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil behaviour and progress.
• Collaborate with parents and external agencies.

Skills

Experience in supporting SEMH needs

Leadership in behaviour strategies

Development of personalised learning plans

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

SENCO qualification

Job description

Hours: 19.5 working 3 days per week (days to be discussed at interview)

We are seeking an experienced and committed SENCO to join our newly established Acorn Centre, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role involves leading behaviour strategies, developing alternative provision, and delivering targeted interventions to ensure positive outcomes for learners. You will work closely with the Vice Principal and Lead Practitioner to embed a culture of safety, inclusion, and high expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement behaviour policies and interventions within the Acorn Centre.
• Support pupils in managing behaviour and achieving social, emotional, and academic targets.
• Develop and deliver alternative curriculum and personalised learning plans.
• Provide professional development and guidance to staff on behaviour management.
• Monitor and evaluate behaviour standards and progress.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and external agencies to support pupil development.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to learn more about this rewarding role.

The Burgess Hill Academy

At The Burgess Hill Academy, students are encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence with our motto, 'Believe in your best'. Our innovative approach to learning inspires a love for reading and provides high-quality pastoral care. We celebrate effort and achievement while promoting exemplary behaviour within the academy and the community.

Leadership opportunities thrive, and we embrace diversity while prioritising student wellbeing. Our commitment is to equip our 1100 students with the qualifications, enrichment experiences, and employability skills necessary for success beyond our walls. Join us in exploring our diverse range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth.

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We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023 (www.gov.uk).

We welcome applications from all members of the community.

The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

Find out more

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack: Candidate Pack. To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Rhiannon Spear, Vice Principal [e-mail].

Key dates

Closing date: 25th January
Interview date: TBC
Proposed start date: TBC

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