SENDCo

We are looking to recruit an passionate SENDCo to join our innovative learning community at Pine Ridge & Lorraine Federation and Cordwalles Junior School

Your opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of school leaders and educational experts across the primary age range. You will continue to develop the excellent work already embedded by our school leaders. Whether aspiring to be or already qualified as a SENDCo, you will be responsible for continuing to develop and lead our SEND provision.

About Pine Ridge & Lorraine Federation and Cordwalles Junior Schools

Our schools sit within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Pine Ridge & Lorraine Federation and Cordwalles Junior School, our cluster also includes the following schools; Springfield Primary School, Hammond Junior School and Lightwater Village School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

What we are looking for

An individual who has;

• A strong commitment to raising educational attainment for children and young people with SEND, including working with pupils directly and supporting other staff to do so
• The ability to influence school strategy and policy, secure sufficient internal resources, and secure the necessary support from external agencies
• The motivation to inspire teachers, model good practice, and develop a whole school commitment to supporting pupils with SEND
• The ability to build relationships with parents, teachers, and external professionals
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• If unqualified, a willingness to complete the SEN qualification within the 1st year of employment for which support will be given

Join Our Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 41 academies or in our central team.

• Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 41 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
• Flexible working options 
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Salary: GLF MPR / UPR with SEN allowance

Hours: Full time hours, although a 4 day week will be considered.

Start Date: 1st September 2024

Close date for applications: 16th May 2024

Interview Date: w/c 20th May 2024

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.