The Cedars Academy at Lionheart Educational Trust

At the Cedars Academy we believe in being kind, working hard, and taking responsibility. We believe school should be a calm, inclusive and safe place, where teachers can get on and teach, and pupils can get on and learn without disruption. We are seeking a passionate, committed and inspiring SENCO and Team Leader to join our Senior Leadership Team and help us deliver our vision for pupils with SEND at The Cedars.

Permanent and full time

Leadership Scale 6-10

We are an inclusive community at The Cedars. As well as our mainstream SEND provision, we have a large specialist speech and language unit and a small bespoke SEMH school called Endeavour.

You will lead a large team of excellent LSAs, and, working with our Assistant Principal for Endeavour, you will have the opportunity to strategically shape SEND provision at The Cedars

We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting pupils with SEND, the ability to motivate and inspire a large team, and the drive to make their vision a reality.

For our part, we will provide a kind and supportive working environment,

training opportunities, a seat on our leadership team, and a significantly reduced teaching load of no more than 20%.

If you are keen to make a real difference to the lives of pupils with SEND, please get in touch to discuss the post arrange a visit.

Closing date: Friday 26 April 2024

Start date: 23 August 2024

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications and interview early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Please note, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.