St Botolph’s is a special place with a distinctive Christian ethos. We are all proud of our school and the journey we have been on over the last few years. We have worked hard to create an engaging broad and balanced curriculum to inspire and motivate our pupils, enabling them to flourish and achieve well. In October 2024, we received ‘Good’ Ofsted judgements in Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development and Leadership and Management and ‘Outstanding’ in Early Years.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and committed SENDCo. There will be a 50% class teaching commitment (mornings), initially in Lower Key Stage Two but highly likely to be in Key Stage One next academic year.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations and is committed to ensuring all children make excellent academic and social progress;
• Has a passion for SEND and passionately believes in ensuring children with SEND receive the very best;
• Is a creative classroom practitioner;
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate;
• Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills;
• Is committed to an inclusive ethos where every person matters;
• Has strong behaviour management skills;
• Can work well as part of a team;
• Is willing to follow our Christian vision of enabling children to ‘Find Your Fantastic’;
• Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.

We can offer:

• A nurturing, caring and inclusive school;
• A forward-thinking Trust that takes professional development, workload and staff wellbeing seriously;
• A strong network of SENDCo’s across the Trust, regular CPD sessions and a knowledgeable and experienced Trust Educational Psychologist;
• A friendly, hard-working, professional and supportive team of staff and governors;
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and behave well;
• A commitment to your professional development.

We warmly encourage you to visit school before you apply. For further details about the role, to arrange an informal conversation with Lee Swift, Executive Headteacher or Steph Golding, Head of School, or to arrange a visit to our wonderful school, please contact lswift@stbotolphsacademy.co.uk, shudson@stbotolphsacademy.co.uk or telephone on 01977 677494.

 Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all.

Applicants will need to use the link below to complete online application form.

Recruitment

Selection Timeline

Closing Date: Monday 3^rd February @ 9am                   

Shortlisting: Afternoon of Monday 3^rd February

Interviews: Likely to be w/c 10^th February