SENDCo

We are looking to recruit a SENDCo to join our leadership team. This is an exciting role for an experienced SENDCo or someone who is not yet a qualified SENDCo, but has experiences within SEND. This role includes a small teaching commitment within our school's nurture provision. We offer strong support from our Trust Head of SEND, and the successful candidate will work collaboratively with other SENDCos from across the Trust. We also offer coaching and access to the SENDCo accreditation (NPQ for SENDCos). We can be flexible with both the salary offered and the working pattern, e.g. part time or full time. Applicants should make it clear within their personal statement whether they are seeking a full time or part time role, and, if part time, the number of days they would ideally be interested in.

We can also offer flexibility with the start date which could be the start of the school year, or later if the successful candidate is not yet available or required to work a notice period. We are also able to offer a handover period with our current SENDCo who is relocating. Please note that our INSET days for the new school year begin on 28th August and the successful candidate will be required to attend, if appointed for the start of the new year.

Robsack Wood Primary School is an Ofsted graded Good school in the St Leonards on Sea area of Hastings. Our 1-2 form entry school is proud to have a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about providing a fun and exciting learning experience for our pupils. We pride ourselves on fostering a family feel environment. Our great outdoor facilities and unique layout contribute to a positive and enriching atmosphere, providing the ideal setting for our pupils to explore, learn, and grow together. Join us on this educational journey, where we celebrate individuality, foster creativity, and create lifelong learners. Visits and school tours can be arranged by calling our school office on [phone removed].

Robsack Wood Primary School has very recently joined The Pioneer Academy, a trust that put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: Robsack Wood Primary School website and The Pioneer Academy website

What we offer you:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in EYFS, SEND and Nurture.
• A Trust wide curriculum (including for SEND units) with shared planning and resources, including adaptive teaching tools, to significantly reduce workload for teachers and subject leaders.
• High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including SEND specific training with Whole Education and access to NPQs.
• Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including experts from the EEF.
• Access to professional coaching.
• SENDCo networks and forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling, integrated GP and nurse services, and access to a range of other wellbeing services such as private physiotherapy, mindfulness and yoga sessions, bereavement support, menopause support, men's health support.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please create an account on My New Term and complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. Applications should be submitted via email My New Term. CVs will not be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal disclosures and declarations form prior to interview. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct or other overseas police check. Candidates will be required to arrange this themselves if they do not already have the necessary certificate. We recommend that those applicants who have lived and/or worked abroad read the Gov.uk information ahead of interview to familiarise themselves with the vetting checks that will be required: Criminal Records Checks for applicants who have lived overseas - further information

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy is attached for your reference.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY AND SUITABLE CANDIDATES MAY BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.