SENDCo

Concordia Academy; Romford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development

Flexible & Family-Friendly

Blue Light Card discounts

Well-being support

Job summary

Concordia Academy is seeking a SENDCo to manage provision for pupils with SEND, promoting high-quality teaching and effective resource use while upholding safeguarding standards. You will collaborate with the leadership and inclusion team to ensure inclusive practice for all pupils with additional needs.

Experience in SENDCo is advantageous, but a willingness to learn and develop as a senior leader is essential. The role emphasizes professional development, safeguarding, and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Organised and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Knows what high expectations in the classroom look like and can support daily.
• Has a passion for SEND and inclusive practice.
• Can lead, support and model effective practice to other staff.
• Has or will achieve the National SENDCo Award.
• Will support safeguarding with Level 3 DSL qualification (or willingness to achieve).
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage provision for pupils identified as having SEND.
• Promote high-quality teaching, effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement.
• Collaborate with leadership and inclusion team to ensure effective provision and safeguarding.

Skills

Organised

Leadership

Inclusive practice

Time management

Education

National SENDCo Award

Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead

Job description

As SENDCo at Concordia Academy, you will manage the provision for pupils identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), including promoting high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. You will work with and alongside all members of leadership and the inclusion team to ensure effective provision for all pupils with additional needs and ensure that all children are effectively safeguarded.

Although previous SENDCo experience would be an advantage, we are looking for an individual who is willing to learn and develop, both as a SENDCo and as a senior leader.

Furthermore, we are looking for an individual who:

• Is organised and able to work to tight deadlines;
• Knows and understands what high expectations in the classroom look like, and can support in ensuring these are a daily occurrence;
• Has a passion for SEND and a strong understanding of inclusive practice;
• Can lead, support and model effective practice to other staff members;
• Has a National SENDCo Award. (The school will consider supporting the right candidate to achieve this if not in place already.);
• Will also support with safeguarding and has Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead qualification (or the willingness to achieve this);
• Is dedicated to on-going professional development.

For successful candidates we can offer:

• A commitment to providing high-quality professional development;
• School and Trust support to develop and improve the right candidate;
• The opportunity to make a real difference to change the lives and future of our children;
• A vibrant and welcoming learning environment.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Supportive & Collaborative:Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.

• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.

• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.

• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.

• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.

• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.

• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.

• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.