SENCO

Wellspring Academy Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated SENCO for Joseph Norton Academy in Huddersfield. You will lead on inclusion, map pupil interventions precisely, and ensure EHCP targets are delivered across the curriculum, aligning with statutory requirements.

The role offers supportive leadership and rich professional development within a values-led trust committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing. Applicants should be a qualified SENCO or working toward the qualification, with experience of

Qualifications

• Qualified SENCO or on the journey to obtain qualification with experience and familiarity with SENCO responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead precision-mapping of student interventions and EHCP targets across the curriculum.
• Guide the consultation process to ensure alignment with statutory requirements.
• Be a strong, supportive leader as part of the senior leadership team providing strategic direction for the school.

Skills

SENCO experience

Job description

Joseph Norton Academy is a special academy educating children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. The school prides itself on its use of nurture, social pedagogy and its laser sharp focus on preparing pupils for adulthood. We are recruiting ahead of a significant expansion that will see the school move from Scissett to Deighton.

Join us as SENCO and take a lead role in our mission for total inclusion. You’ll be responsible for the precision-mapping of student interventions and the seamless delivery of EHCP targets across the curriculum. Your expertise will guide our consultation process in full alignment with statutory requirements, ensuring that Joseph Norton remains a place where all it's pupils can thrive and succeed

Our school is proud to offer a supportive team, outstanding training and an opportunity to work with fabulous children and young people. We value respect, perseverance, cooperation and responsibility. These values are reflected in all our ways of working. You also receive amazing benefits working for Wellspring Trust

We are looking for:

• A strong and supportive leader, to be a part of our senior leadership team to provide strategic direction for the school.
• A qualified SENCO or someone who is on the journey to obtain their qualification and has experience and familiarity with the responsibilities of a SENCO.
• Someone who is passionate about creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where all children can thrive.

Next Steps

Alternatively, if you have additional questions, please reach out to Sarah Summersall-Frith, deputy headteacher. Sarah is contactable by phone on 01484 868 218 or email [e-mail]

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under‑represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.