Job Description

Are you a passionate and experienced SENCO looking for an exciting new challenge? Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is seeking an exceptional individual to lead our dynamic SEND provision and make a real difference in the lives of our students.


As our SENCO, you'll be at the forefront of

leading SEND across the academy

, ensuring all students with special educational needs receive the support and opportunities they deserve to thrive. You'll play a crucial role in shaping our inclusive environment and driving continuous improvement.


You'll also be responsible for

line managing a dedicated team of experienced teaching SEND and SEN support staff

. Your leadership will empower them to deliver outstanding provision and foster a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.


Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is proud to host

two small, specialist resource provisions

, offering targeted support to students with specific needs:

Our

Hearing Impaired provision

benefits from a

qualified Teacher of the Deaf in post

, providing expert guidance and support to our students. Our

Speech, Language, Communication Needs provision

is led by a

qualified SEN teacher

, ensuring high-quality, tailored interventions.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking academy with a strong commitment to inclusive education. If you're a strategic leader with a deep understanding of SEND best practice and a passion for student success, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for someone who is:

An inspirational leader with a proven track record in SEND coordination. Highly knowledgeable about SEND legislation, policies, and practices. An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and parents. Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

What we offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment. The opportunity to make a significant impact on our students' lives. A commitment to your professional development. The chance to work within a thriving academy with specialist provisions.

Ready to lead SEND excellence at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive 100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by

clicking here

. T&C's apply.

Working with us at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

=================================================


Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy (formerly The Leigh Academy) is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential. Overall the academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic leadership team are committed to making it a great place to work for staff at all stages of their career. Our award winning building and facilities are modern, light and airy and the open learning terraces and classrooms built around a daylit winter garden give the academy a unique and special character.



The purpose built academy has the most up-to-date, technologically advanced facilities available. It is divided into four Colleges each containing 400 students aged 11-18 taught by their own staff. Our dedicated and energetic staff make a real difference to the lives of our students. We believe that these smaller schools within the Academy develop deeper relationships and lay stronger foundations for learning which underpin outstanding achievement.



The principles that have taken us on our exciting journey remain: namely, a passion for learning; a commitment to trying new ways to inspire and motivate young minds; and a dedication to helping each student fulfil their potential by encouraging them to explore all that life has to offer. Everyone who visits us is impressed by our students, the working atmosphere, the sheer sense of enjoyment in the learning process and the strong focus on achievement.



Please

click here

to view our website and learn more about Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy (formerly The Leigh Academy).

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust

=======================================


As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be "Outstanding" which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three 'clusters' of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region's biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.

Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website

.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding

: 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. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity

: 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.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Not quite the opportunity for you, but would like to stay in touch? Join our Talent Network by

clicking here

.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------