SENCO

SENCO AT THE GROVE ACADEMY THE ROLE Position: SENCO Days: Flexible and can be agreed following appointment Hours: 19.5 hours per week - 0.6 of FTE Salary/Grade: MPS.3 - MPS.6 Actual Salary: £24,645 - £28,103 Fixed Term Contract: 31st August 2028 Job Description: CLICK HERE We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and highly organised SENCO to join our inclusive and nurturing school community on a 0.6 FTE basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely alongside our Lead SENCO to further develop high-quality provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion, committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential, and able to work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies. OUR SCHOOL The Grove Academy is a multiform entry primary school with a nursery, situated within large school grounds. We celebrate a culture of collaboration; working to bring pupils, staff and community together to achieve the best outcomes for our pupils. We are committed to supporting our pupils and aim to be an inclusive school that meets the needs of every pupil. We have 5 key values that are displayed around the school and are regularly referred to: Courage, Responsibility, Family, Respect and Enjoyment. These values are celebrated at every opportunity as we work hard to embed them with both pupils, staff and parents. We are committed to providing high quality education and experiences for each and every one of our pupils and look forward to welcoming new members of staff that will work with us to achieve this. Please see more details in The Grove Academy Careers document attached. OUR TRUST Aspire Academies Trust is a family of schools that has come together to make a difference to the lives of our children. Our main goal as a Trust is to provide the best possible education for all of our learners, and understand that our staff are our most valuable asset and the foundation of our success. We aim to create a culture within our organisation that focuses on belonging, prioritises the wellbeing and professional development of our staff and embeds a sense of community. We offer a staff wellbeing package that includes free school lunches, flexible working policy, free flu-jab, access to vivup benefit platform, staff voice program, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and more. Please see more details in the Aspire Academies Trust Careers document attached. VISIT US If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to contact our school office on 01923 674463 and arrange a visit. We look forward to meeting you. Safeguarding Statement: Aspire Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as we