Required to Start: April 2025 or sooner Teaching commitment: 0.5 Teaching in SEND hub (mornings) Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you want the opportunity to continue to shape our newly established in-school SEND hub? Do you want to teach and have the time to carry out your SEND duties? We are looking to appoint an experienced SENDCO or excellent practitioner with relevant primary experience who is willing to undertake the accredited SENCO qualification, to join our Senior Leadership Team starting April 2025 or earlier. We are a friendly, one-form entry community school in Kidderminster where, ‘Pupils with SEND have their needs accurately and promptly identified Staff ensure that curriculum adaptations are put in place to allow pupils to access learning alongside their peers’ (Ofsted, 2024). We are part of Victoria Academies Multi Academy Trust (VAT); a family of 10 primary schools based in the West Midlands. VAT prides itself on the values of Unity, Integrity, Courage, Curiosity and Excellence. We are looking to appoint a SENDCo who can demonstrate: • Energy, positivity and can work effectively as part of our Foley team • A clear commitment to securing outstanding provision for all pupils within the school • Highly motivated and able to manage own workload while leading others • Excellent communication and organisational skills • High expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour • Willingness to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children We can offer the successful candidate: • A commitment to continuing professional development • Opportunity to develop your teaching and leadership skills • Dedicated time out of class to complete duties • A supportive and hardworking staff team and collaboration opportunities • Friendly and happy children who are keen and eager to learn Visits to the school are highly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school. Please return completed applications marked for the attention of the Headteacher: Miss S. Reynolds, Foley Park Academy or to the email address: officefoleyparkacademy.org.uk Closing date for application forms : Monday 25 th November at noon Interviews held: Monday 2 nd & Tuesday 3 rd December There is an expectation that candidates will be observed teaching and complete a task. Foley Park Academy – part of Victoria Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process. We are also “happy to talk flexible working” subject to the operational requirements of the role.