SENCOAssistant Principal
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Job Description
- Copleston High School Ipswich SuffolkIP4 5HD
- L12 Lper annum)
- Full Time
- Permanent
- Reference: 7214
- Required from September 2025
Due to the retirement of our SENCO we are seeking to appoint an inspiring highly competent and committed SENCo to become an integral part of our leadership team. You will be an exceptional leader who will join us at an exciting phase. We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and hard working with excellent organisational skills. An experienced SENCO with a proven track record and the NASENCO award would be preferable.
We believe that everyone students and staff alike should have the opportunity to be nourished and grow. On site we have a specialist Communication and Interaction Unit which is line managed by the SENCO. Therefore we are seeking to recruit a proactive and forwardthinking member of staff to enrich the skills and experience already present in our SEND team. We aim to foster an inclusive culture where everyone can learn from each other. You will be confident and diligent. The SENCO is also part of the schools wider SMT. We have 1936 students and in 2023 Ofsted judged us as Good. We have a highly successful specialist Communication and Interaction Unit on site.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate who:
- is an inspiring outstanding classroom practitioner
- can work as part of and lead a strong team
- has an excellent understanding of how to support the learning of students with additional needs.
- can Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for pupils
- is secure in their knowledge of pupils with Special Educational Needs
- Is willing to go that extra mile to give all children best possible start in life.
In return we can offer:
- happy and highly motivated children
- for you to be part of a dynamic team of professionals
- access to the highquality professional development
- a committed and supportive staff and governing body.
Copleston High School is a member of the Oxlip Learning Partnership. The Oxlip Learning Partnerships mission is Achieving Success Together and this is certainly a message that Copleston High School invests in too. We work to ensure that we are creating the best environment for our students to learn and our staff to develop.
To find out more:
For additional information about the trust and this school please visit our website: www.copleston.suffolk.sch
For further information about this role please contact Trenica King (Head of School) by email: to arrange an informal discussion.
How to apply:
- Please read the Job Description (pdf)
Completed applications should be made via:
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted.
Closing date: 22 April 2025.
Interviewing date: week commencing 5 May 2025.
The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such all posts are subject to safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals at all stages of their career who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.
Employment Type
Full-Time
