SENDCo

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified, highly motivated and hard-working professional to become the Academy’s SENDCo. You will have responsibility for leading and managing the SEND and Inclusion departments and their staff. As part of this professional and dedicated team you will be instrumental in inspiring and motivating our students.

A detailed knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice and proficiency in delivering a range of programmes and interventions which can enhance learning is essential.

You will need to be a good communicator with good interpersonal skills and attention to detail who is committed to ensuring students’ well-being and achievement.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in raising the achievement and attainment of pupils. The ability to measure the impact of student interventions using a range of data and statistical information is essential.

Interested candidates are invited to visit the school before making an application.

Working at Greig City Academy

Our school is unique. It is a diverse, vibrant and supportive community where staff and students thrive on innovation, collaboration and a shared commitment to success. Staff go the extra mile to support students and the outcomes are often extraordinary.

Our successful and oversubscribed Academy is a caring and creative environment in which all students can enjoy learning, develop enquiring minds and gain the skills and knowledge they need for a changing world. We want happy and successful children ready for their future.

Paul Sutton, our inspirational Principal, has built a strong and dedicated team of well-qualified staff who share a common vision to raise students’ achievement.

Staff at the Academy collaborate and support each other by sharing good practice and taking a collegiate approach with a focus on their own contribution to our collective vision. Students and staff work together with enthusiasm and commitment often over and beyond the school day.

The successful candidate will be joining a tight-knit community; staff turnover is consistently low and the well-being of our staff is important to us. We aim to support staff to achieve a sensible work-life balance.

The personal development of all our staff is highly valued at GCA and we offer the opportunity to apply for our Learning Award of up to £2,400 per year for your continued professional development or other skills and talents. This is in addition to the school’s ongoing CPD programme. Staff can opt into incentives including our Cycle to Work scheme and an interest-free annual season ticket loan.

We have an array of wellbeing initiatives such as a weekly yoga session, Staff Art Club, regular visits from a qualified massage therapist and social events throughout the year, to name but a few.

Why not pay us a visit and find out more? Contact Viv Oxley by email at voxley@greigcityacademy.co.uk or by calling 020 8609 0100, we will try to find a time that works best for you.

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunities; we welcome all applicants and value the diversity they bring.

Greig City Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we have safer recruitment procedures in place for the selection of staff. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

NOTE: It is an offence to apply for a role if the person is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. (Legislation.gov.uk – section 7(1)(a) of the SVGA 2006)

In line with the latest KCSIE statutory guidance, as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates, references will be requested before interview and an online search will be conducted.

Please email your application form, supporting statement and monitoring form to: voxley@greigcityacademy.co.uk 

The closing date for receiving completed application forms is 5pm on Monday 3 March 2025.

We reserve the right to close or extend the deadline for this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application at their earliest opportunity.