SENCo

Full time

Required for an Easter 2025

Upper Pay Scale (Salary negotiable depending on experience)

Plus SEN £5,285 (max depending on experience)

Discovery Primary Academy is an established primary academy in the north of Peterborough and an ideal place to enhance your career. Whilst being an innovative and dynamic Academy, we have traditional values and high standards both for our children and staff.  Staff are extremely supportive with ambitions of exceptional outcomes for all. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Discovery Primary Academy to lead our thriving SEND and Inclusion Team from Easter 2025. The successful candidate will ensure we deliver the highest quality of education, range of opportunities, standards of achievement and attainment for our SEND children.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have a range of experience working with children with complex needs.

• Be a strong leader who is committed to providing the highest standards of provision for our SEND children through classroom based teaching, as well as supporting colleagues, parents and children.

• Be experienced in rigorous tracking and monitoring of children’s progress, identifying needs and implementing effective strategies. 

• Be experienced in working within the SEND Code of Practice as a SENCo or teacher.

• Be an excellent communicator, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, Governors, and the community.

• Have or be willing to complete the program to gain the National Award for SENCo (NASENCO)

• Work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead as a Deputy particularly in relation to Children with SEND.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Excellent professional development, guidance and support.

• Strong focus on children and staff wellbeing, including a dedicated staff wellbeing space.

• Free on-site parking.

We welcome questions from prospective applicants, please contact Debby Pinfold, Academy Business Manager, via email: office@discoveryprimary.com

 

If you are ambitious and interested in being part of our Academy, please complete an application form which is available on our website www.discoveryprimary.com and return to us with a letter of application.

 

Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 27^th January 2025.

 

Discovery Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List, and two successful references.  Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.