Inclusion Leader

We are looking for an experienced teacher with an interest, passion and ambition for SEND students here at Nechells Primary Academy. The post is non-class based and you will be an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate may have the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination or be willing to work towards. Either way, a structured induction and professional development commitment will be given.

 Are you someone who has commitment to the needs of students with SEND and EAL, a shared ambition for SEND students and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of students with SEND and are you able to effectively work with all stakeholders (parents/carers, colleagues and external agencies)

Reporting to the Headteacher

The purpose of this role is to assist the Headteacher in managing the day-to-day running of the school, working alongside Trust Leaders, including the National Director of SEND

• To lead on all aspects relating to inclusion.
• Specific responsibility of SENCo.
• To support teachers and teaching assistant with the delivery of high-quality intervention so that all students’ regardless of background, achieve well
• To be responsible for ensuring that curricular provision is of the highest standard for students with SEND and EAL

Main purpose of the role:

• To assist the Headteacher in managing the day-to-day running of the school.
• To work alongside Trust Leaders, including the National Director of SEND.
• To meet with the Headteacher and/or senior staff at the Headteacher’s discretion for corporate planning and therefore to be a part of the major decision making and development.

Key Responsibility:

• Strategic management of all issues relating to the curriculum and assessment of studentswith specific learning difficulties.
• To maintain the standards achieved and then to further raise levels of achievement across the whole school.
• Specific co-ordination of overall strategies related to raising achievement in Early Years, KS1, KS2 and, in conjunction with other members of the Leadership Team
• All aspects of inclusion planning and review.
• Work with the Deputy Headteacher in consultation, construction and production of the intervention/support timetable

For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

What the trust offers in return:

• Teacher Pension Scheme
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
• Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

Informal visits are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0121 464 2102 or email nechells.info@e-act.org.uk to speak to our Office Manager Emily Tarrington

Nechells E-ACT Primary Academy

An inclusive, supportive primary academy based in Nechells, Birmingham. We provide a welcoming, secure and stimulating learning environment for all of our students.

Come join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with students whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

• Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping students to progress from often low starting points.

• Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.

• Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.

• A Leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 students and over 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community