SENDCO at The Pingle Academy in Swadlincote

Here, at The Pingle Academy, we are on a truly exciting journey of improving standards and outcomes in our pursuit of excellence. Strong pastoral care that encompasses a commitment to strong effective safeguarding practices ensures that students feel safe and have a sense of belonging. It fosters an environment where students can learn effectively, their needs understood and known, and that the conditions are created for their education to be a priority.

Across our interactions, we advocate a warm strict approach where adults are trusted and respected; where students are nurtured, valued and known. When we get this right, the pieces of the jigsaw come together, students attend more, students learn more – they progress and they thrive. With a high number of students with SEND and undiagnosed SEND needs within our academy, this post is critical to provide strategic direction to support their success both in our Enhanced Resource Unit and in our mainstream provision.

Good behaviour provides the foundations for high quality teaching and learning to thrive. It allows teachers to focus on their craft and to teach well. High quality teaching is sacrosanct and is the absolute focus of our next chapter ensuring that great teaching impacts positively on the outcomes of all within our care. The Sendco will support the planning and implementation of our adaptive teaching strategy ensuring the needs of our young people are met within the classroom so that all students regardless of their ability make good progress and can access their curriculum.

Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We are truly an inclusive academy with an ERS unit attached and a thriving Sixth Form provision. At The Pingle Academy we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and future every day.

The Candidate We Require Someone With:

• Experience in the leadership of SEND provision, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Excellent pedagogical skills to support adaptive teaching and reasonable adaptations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Can support the wider inclusion programme with strategies to support attendance, behaviour and wellbeing of our most vulnerable students.
• Secure knowledge and experience of the SEND code of conduct and statutory practices within a school.
• The capacity to lead, influence and inspire.
• A solutions-focused approach, with proven skill in de-escalation, conflict resolution and managing peer-on-peer issues.
• Warmth, integrity and the ability to develop strong, trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.

Affinity Learning Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We pride ourselves on being 'a great place to work', where everyone belongs, progresses and thrives.

Continuing Professional Development: The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.

Benefits Package:

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• BHSF Healthcare Scheme
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Flu Vaccination Vouchers

Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK. Completed applications should be received by 09:00am of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.