SENDCO and Head of Inclusion and Member of the Extended Leadership Team

The successful candidate will join the Extended Leadership Team and will manage and be responsible for the day to day workings of the Curriculum Support Department and ensure the implementation of the Academy’s and department’s vision and priorities. They will lead the resourcing and delivery of SEND provision and work with subject leaders, teachers and support staff to ensure that procedures and expectations regarding SEND students are clear and appropriate. The Curriculum Support Department is the largest department in the academy and includes a SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo, a number of Learning Support Teachers, Senior Teaching Assistants and Teaching Assistants. Inclusion is a priority at Mossbourne Community Academy, and we are committed to fully inclusive mainstream provision and ensuring all learners are supported in pursuing a pathway to independence. We are incredibly lucky to have an Autism Resource Provision for 15 students which is part of the mainstream academy and are an incredibly popular choice for students with EHC Plans. The successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher, focused on the attainment of all students and must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). They will also be well organised, energetic and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. They will ideally have experience in running a SEN Department and certainly have significant expertise/qualifications in the field of SEN. Ideally, they will hold the SENDCo qualification, The National Award for SENCos. Working for The Mossbourne FederationWorking for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, of course expectations of staff are high. In return, we engage with, and support our workforce, with great benefits and by creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence. Staff BenefitsFederation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including: Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the FederationEarly finish on Friday – secondary academiesHybrid working for planning and preparation time – primary academiesThe Mossbourne Allowance*Free lunches* Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym – secondary academiesCycle to work and season ticket loan schemesDiscounts at local restaurantsDiscounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costsSaturday and holiday paid programmeSpecial leave scheme (additional paid time off)Staff appreciation awards and eventsFirst rate professional development and career opportunitiesFinancial support for career development*‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff*Remuneration for exam board marking*Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week *Terms and conditions apply for some benefits If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of