Deputy SENCO

Are you a passionate dynamic educator ready to step up and make a significant impact on the lives of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is seeking an exceptional Deputy SENCo to join our dedicated team and drive the success of our SEND provision.

Youll be crucial in assisting the SENCo to lead and manage our comprehensive SEND provision ensuring every pupil achieves the best possible outcomes.

Your mission To champion high challenge and high support effective resource use and high standards of progress for all students with SEND across the Academy.

Who Were Looking For

A proactive organised and empathetic professional who is ready to deputise for the SENCo in non-statutory matters. Youll need excellent communication skills a firm understanding of SEND legislation and a proven track record of helping students with diverse needs thrive.

If youre eager to take the next step in your career and help shape a truly inclusive educational environment we want to hear from you!

Welcome to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy where our small school model ensures every student receives the personal support and challenge they need to succeed. As the flagship academy of Leigh Academies Trust our inspirational building features modern technology and excellent facilities creating an ideal environment for learning. Were proud to be an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to students in Years 7-9 as well as the International Baccalaureate Careers Pathway A-Levels and BTECs in Key Stage 5. Our commitment to student well-being is demonstrated by our status as the first school in the UK to be awarded The Healthy Minds School kite mark reflecting our dedication to the personal development of both students and staff.

Our motto Opening minds to Success guides our mission to foster a community where students are happy resilient and prepared for their futures both academically and socially. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure all students are given every opportunity to thrive. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to making Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy a great place to work supporting staff at every stage of their careers with access to NPQ courses and other professional development opportunities. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our inspiring challenging and supportive community.

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Thank you for your interest in joining us. If youd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy please dont hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): / 0.

To support your application we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what were looking for.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.