Trust SENDCO - Secondary Specialist

Job Description

Salary: Teachers Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale

SEN-E Allowance - £5,284.00 per annum

FTE: 100%

Start Date: April 2025

Start date negotiable for the right candidate

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified SENDCO's to join our central team to support the SEND provision, and to build capacity across our Trust Secondary Schools. The successful candidate will be deployed to support schools by assisting existing SENDCOs with their caseloads and new intake, ensuring high standards of SEND provision. The successful candidate may also be required to provide cover in the absence of an existing SENDCO.

As a Trust SENDCO, you will:

Collaborate with SENDCOs across the Trust to implement and uphold effective SEND policies, reflecting the latest Codes of Practice.
Provide guidance and support in assessing students' needs and delivering Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Assist with setting targets, monitoring progress, and sharing updates with staff and parents.
Liaise with external agencies and report to senior leadership teams and governors on SEND work.
Act as the named contact for students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Looked After Children within the assigned schools.
Ensure compliance with Trust-wide SEND standards and priorities.

Skills and Expertise Required

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and SENDCO qualification.
Proven experience in delivering high-quality SEND provision within secondary schools.
Strong organisational and leadership skills to coordinate support and provide professional guidance.
A clear understanding of statutory SEND frameworks and the ability to apply them effectively across settings.
Excellent communication skills to liaise with staff, parents, and external agencies.

What We Offer

A unique opportunity to contribute to SEND provision across a diverse multi-academy trust.
Professional development opportunities tailored to your career progression.
Collaboration with a dedicated team of SEND professionals within the Trust.

The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people. 

What the Trust can offer:  

2-week October half term 
Recognition of continuous service 
Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme
Excellent CPD opportunities
Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
The support of an experienced family of schools 
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme 
Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

If you feel the Trust would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our Trust outstanding, please apply now or for more information, speak to Ellie Gibson (e.gibson@osborne.coop). As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: Monday 16th December 2024

Information about the School

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust (MAT) incorporated around the principles and values of the international co-operative movement. These are Equality, Equity, Democracy, Self-help, Self-Responsibility and Solidarity, along with the ethical values of openness, honesty, social responsibility and caring for others. These values and principles underpin all our actions.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.