About this role
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a passionate advocate for inclusion with the strategic vision to remove barriers to learning? We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated SENDCO to join our Extended Leadership Team at Aspire Academy.
This is more than an administrative role; it is an extended leadership position that requires a blend of pedagogical expertise and operational excellence. You will manage the transition of students across Key Stages, oversee provision mapping, work with key stakeholders and ensure our SEND offer is transparent and effective.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing the SEND register, EHCP reviews, and overseeing staff in charge of exam access arrangements.
Delivering staff training to ensure high-quality SEND provision across the curriculum.
Championing the welfare and futures of our SEND pupils
Join a team where re-engaging students is at the heart of everything we do. Aspire Academy is more than a school - it’s an accessible, inclusive community built on Kindness, Teamwork, and Respect. If those values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Teachers Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 1 FTE
Position Type: Permanent
Line Manager: Vice Principal
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.