Salary: NJC 23 - 25 £37,068 - £38,058 (FTE), £31,742 - £32,590 (pro rata salary) well-being cash plan pension scheme (LGPS) additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 37 hours Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start date: May 2025 Are you a dedicated and experienced professional ensuring all students, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receive an excellent education? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a strong commitment to inclusion? If so, Kingsley Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Deputy SENDCO to join our dedicated team Key Responsibilities (in collaboration with the SENDCO): Support the SEND team in developing, implementing, and evaluating support plans for students with additional needs. Contribute to the writing, implementation, monitoring, and review of Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs) Explore opportunities to better meet the individual needs of children with SEND Help create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive SEND Department environment We are looking for: Essential experience of working in a SEND department Proven track record of achieving excellent progress and outcomes for all children, regardless of their prior attainment, needs, or background QTS desirable This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people. About Kingsley Academy At Kingsley Academy, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional academic opportunities for every student. Our journey has been marked by significant progress, driven by the unwavering ambition of our Leadership team and staff. Our commitment to academic excellence is evident in our remarkable growth over the past three years. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive school that truly serves our local community. Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We offer you: Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career. Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you. The role is due to commence May 2025. This is a full time, permanent position. Closing date: 3rd May 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. ADZN1_UKTJ