An exciting and crucial opportunity for a highly motivated and committed SENDCo has arisen in Mercia Academy to take a leading part in the development of SEN provision across the wider team.

Job overview

This is a permanent full time role.

Salary - L4-L9 ( £53,602- £60,644 )

You’ll hold key responsibility for all aspects of leading and managing SEN and wider inclusive provision across the school, including data analysis, supporting planning and implementation of interventions and strategies for SEN pupils alongside the Senior Leadership Team, and monitoring day-to-day operations with regards to the SEN policy and provision.

You’ll also contribute to evaluation and review processes that are in place, providing further guidance to teaching staff with delivering provision to SEN students and modelling successful inclusive strategies to promote high levels of achievement.

Job requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent alongside an Honours degree
• Essential experience within team leadership and implementation of SEN policies
• A sound knowledge of Child Safeguarding and the SEN code of practice
• Ability to plan and evaluate interventions, using data analysis skills to review EHCP pupils and inform plans for provision
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Closing date - 31st March 2025

Provisional interview date - 3rd April 2025

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity for educators who are passionate about SEN to contribute to a thriving school environment. You’ll join a supportive and passionate team, using your knowledge and building on your existing skills with opportunities for further training and professional development available.

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.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible. 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. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, and references will be sought at the shortlisting stage.

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.

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

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.

If you would like to come and visit the Academy or have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Please note CVs WILL NOT be accepted.