Assistant SENDCO

The Assistant SENDCO will: Provide effective line management of the Inclusion faculty. Support the Assistant Principal- Inclusion and Well-Being in leading high quality SEND provision. Contribute to raising standards of student attainment and achievement within the Academy. Raise the aspiration of students through coaching and mentoring. Share best practice in order to develop and enhance the performance of others. Organise, lead and manage the annual review process for all students on the SEN register. Identify and access funding for SEND and liaise with the family SENDCO. Attend all family SEN meetings and prepare reports and requests for springboards. George Spencer Academy is a World Class School with a national reputation for providing high quality education. George Spencer Academy is an inspirational place with a true sense of belonging to something special. We are a warm, friendly and vibrant school that is built on an ‘Ethos of Excellence’. We have high expectations for all and a belief that every child will be successful both academically and as lifelong learners. As a values driven school our students and staff create a community that we are extremely proud of. We believe in investing in our staff and we offer excellent career, training and professional development opportunities. Our strong core values have led to a school where: We believe the power of education shapes children’s lives. Students are polite, honest, respectful and resilient. Academic challenge is interwoven with the support we provide for each individual. Standards are high with positive behaviour and active engagement in learning being the norm. Staff and students have built strong relationships as we strive to be the best we can be. If you would like to discuss the details of this role further, please contact Mrs Clark, SENDCO - SClark@georgespencer.org.uk Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date. Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity). The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics. Spencer Academie