St Mary's Catholic Academy
Location
Blackpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
The Directors of Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Trust (BEBCMAT) have created a new and exciting opportunity to lead the Trust wide strategy for SEND. The successful candidate will be a key member of our central Education Team and will work in partnership with the Headteachers and SENDCos across the Trust, to start on the 1st September 2024. They will have responsibility for: raising standards in learning and pupil progress, co-ordinating the provision for children with Special Needs and Disability, monitoring standards and assessing progress across schools. The successful candidate will also act as the named SENDCo in any of the Trust schools as required.
BEBCMAT currently consists of eight schools and is rapidly growing across Blackpool, the Fylde and Wyre. The successful candidate will help to take the lead on this exciting journey to help all Schools within the Trust provide an inspirational education for all, helping every child to achieve the very best that they can. The Trust will grow to 22 schools in the coming few years. The Trust SEND lead will work across all of our schools.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious school leader to undertake this key strategic role. This post would ideally suit a teacher or leader that has led on SEND within their own school, an Academy Trust, Local Authority or have been a Specialist Leader in Education. Experience in working across a number of schools would be advantageous.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has the National SENDCO qualification
- Is an experienced leader with a track record of contributing to high-quality SEND provision
- Has the ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for Trust-wide SEND provision
- Has a strong knowledge and understanding of the current educational landscape for all pupils and those with SEND
- Can develop effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Will contribute significantly to the central Trust Education team.
In return, you will:
- Join the Trust Education team, becoming a member of a strong, dynamic team of educational professionals
- Be pivotal in shaping the strategy and actions to deliver the Trust’s vision in all Trust schools
- Develop your career through bespoke CPD
- Be provided with a range of employee benefits
- Have access to teacher or local government pension schemes.
For a confidential, informal conversation about this exciting role, please contact Helen O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer via: [email protected]
Candidates must only apply using the CES application form provided on the Trust’s website; CV’s will not be accepted.
BEBCMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and online social media checks in line with KCSiE 2023.
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020)
Requesting an application form:
Application forms and further details are available via the BEBCMAT website site or by contacting [email protected]
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