SENCo at Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy

Cowes Enterprise College An Ormiston Academy; Cowes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Automatic pay progression

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Blue Light Card access

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy, is seeking a SENCo to lead inclusion and SEND, ensuring every student with additional needs is known, understood and supported to flourish within a high‑challenge, low‑threat, fully inclusive environment.

You will lead a dedicated team, guide the graduated approach, deliver staff training, shape SEND policy with the Principal and Trust, and build strong partnerships with external agencies to raise achievement for all students.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and a degree, with Accredited SENDCo qualification (or commitment to achieving it).
• Extensive secondary teaching and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP process and supporting students with complex SEMH and other SEND needs.
• Experience leading and developing teams, including teaching assistants, and building partnerships with external agencies.
• Passionate commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people, with emotional intelligence, resilience and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic inclusion and SEND for the college.
• Guide the graduated approach and lead staff training.
• Be the go-to expert for colleagues on SEND issues.
• Shape SEND policy with the Principal and Trust.
• Maintain forefront of best practice to help every student achieve their best.

Skills

Secondary teaching experience

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Experience with SEND Codes of Practice

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree

Accredited SENDCo qualification or commitment to working towards it

Job description

About this Role

Work where it matters most, achieve what mattersmore.

Be part of a teamwhere passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge isgreatest to change lives and build the futures of children and youngpeople.

At Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy we believeevery child deserves the chance to thrive, and as our SENCo, you will play a pivotalrole in making that happen. As our strategic lead for inclusion and SEND, youwill make sure every student with additional needs is known, understood andsupported to flourish - academically and personally - within a vibrant,high challenge, low threat and fully inclusive environment.

You will lead and inspire a dedicated team, including our Deputy SENCoand teaching assistants, coordinating provision that meets each student's needsand making sure it is making a real difference. You will be the go-to expertfor colleagues, guiding them on the graduated approach and leading stafftraining, and a trusted, friendly point of contact for parents, carers, thelocal authority and external agencies. Working closely with the Principal,Vice-Principal and the Trust, you will shape our SEND policy, keep us at theforefront of best practice and help ensure every student achieves their best,whatever their starting point.

We are looking for someone with Qualified Teacher Status anda degree, who holds the Accredited SENDCo qualification (or is committed toworking towards it). You will bring extensive secondary teaching experience,leadership experience and a proven record of raising student achievement, alongwith excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, the EHCP process andsupporting students with complex SEMH and other SEND needs. You will haveexperience of leading and developing teams, including teaching assistants, andof building strong partnerships with external agencies. Above all, you willhave a passionate commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of children and youngpeople, with the emotional intelligence, resilience and communication skills tobring students, staff and families with you.

About the Academy

CowesEnterprise College is a successful and happy school with strong outcomes. AtCowes Enterprise College, our mission is clear: to educate for life. We arededicated to developing a love of learning in our students and preparing themfor the future, whatever it may hold. Our students' limitless potential driveseverything we do, and our purpose is to guide, support, and inspire them toreach their goals.

At CowesEnterprise College, we're not just educators, we're mentors, guides, andchampions of lifelong learning. Our mission is clear: to nurture a love forlearning and equip our students with the skills they need to thrive in lifebeyond the classroom.

We canoffer you:

• A supportive community dedicated to professional development and staff wellbeing.
• Access to a wider range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust.
• Guidance, advice and support from both departmental and senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all our students.
• Automatic pay increments unlinked to targets.

We value the contribution of every colleague and offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-lifebalance. Benefits include automatic pay progression, a generous pension scheme, wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, Blue Light Card access and our cycle-to-work scheme.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every childthrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach- they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities everyday, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trustwho make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join usat Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys...

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Dawson, HROfficer at [email protected].