What skills and experience we're looking for
SENdCo for our new Designated Unit
50% Teaching Commitment
Pay range: £35,014 - £51,179 + £2,539
Grade: M1 – M9 + SEN Allowance 1
Hours: Full time
Work pattern: Full time
Contract: Permanent
The academy has a new SEND Unit for up to 24 young people with ASD. The SEND Unit has three classes, so eight pupils in each, and we are looking for a teacher to job-share for one of the classes. The successful candidate would be the SENdCo for the Designated Unit, in the remainder of the time.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated and established team of practitioners who share a commitment to achieve excellence.
You would need to have completed or started your qualification to be a SENdCO (either NASEN or NPQ).
The academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, allowing us to benefit from a wealth of expertise across our ten academies, as well as enabling us to provide opportunities for sharing of good practice and high-quality training. Two of the academies have a Specialist Resource Base already. The Trust is currently developing its own strong SEND strategy that we are hoping the successful candidate can contribute to.
What the school offers its staff
For the right candidate, we will offer
• extensive support and CPD in preparation for this role;
• the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
• a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
• an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;
• a dedicated Governing Body;
• supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).
Wood End Park Academy is home to over 900 children, including a 60-place nursery. It serves the children and families of the richly diverse and welcoming community of Hayes in West London.
Our partnership with Cranford Park, James Elliman, Iver Infant, Hannah Ball, Montem, West Drayton, Western House, Lake Farm and Godolphin academies means a host of professional development opportunities that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise. The Trust has its own School of Education, where CPD for staff at varying levels of experience, is offered to support your career aspirations.
If you wish to find out more about this post, please contact the Principal (Ms Surjeet Johra) of Wood End Park Academy: sjohra@theparkfederation.org / 020 8573 7829. We warmly welcome candidates coming to visit the school prior to application. Please visit the school website to find out more about us too!
Closing Date: As and when we receive successful applications. We do not accept CV’s.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.