Assistant Headteacher SENDCo

The Role

Ref: SCH-PAT-0547 

Required for: Easter 2025 

About the role 

We are looking for a passionate and motivated leader to drive the SEND culture and provision.  We have a deep rooted school and Trust value that ‘students come first’.  This refers to every one of our students including those who the most complex needs. 

Therefore this leadership role is significant and essential to ensuring that we have gone above and beyond for our students with SEND. 

The successful candidate will work within a 9-school Trust and in conjunction with the Director of Inclusion and Safeguarding.  We are interested in hearing from experienced SENDCo’s who are ready for the next step in their career as well as those who may be in current leadership roles and hold the National Award for SENDCo’s (NASENCO).   

We are looking for an exceptional leader who understands true leadership and will bring considerable passion and high energy and play a pivotal part in our journey to becoming an outstanding school.  

Please see the attached candidate pack for full details about this exciting opportunity. 

This post is a 1 FTE, permanent contract with a start date of Easter 2025. 

The King’s School 

The King’s School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, boasts a rich heritage and a commitment to every student's potential. In 2023, our progress outcomes ranked us in the top 15% of secondary schools nationally, affirming our dedication to excellence. This accolade also secured our position as the third top-performing high school in the Wakefield district. Regardless of background or ability, every student is valued and placed at the heart of our mission. Converting potential into reality isn't just a goal; it's a promise we fulfil daily, ensuring that each individual achieves their highest aspirations. 

About Pontefract Academies Trust  

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.   

The Trust is renowned for our commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success.  Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district.   

What can we offer you?  

We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:  

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities 
• Generous employer pension (Teachers Pension and West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS). 
• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays).  
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.  
• Cycle to work scheme.  
• Discounted gym membership  
• Free eyecare via Specsavers 
• Childcare vouchers 
• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters). 
• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2 
• Free flu vaccinations. 

Next steps 

Please visit the Pontefract Academies Trust website where you can find the Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028.   

Here you can find The King’s School website with further information about our visions and values.   

We are always thrilled to connect with potential applicants before interviews.  If you are curious to learn more or would like to experience the warmth of our wonderful school through a visit, please feel free to reach out on 01977 601701 or via email at recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk. 

Completed application forms should be returned via Face-Ed no later than 10:00am on Friday 22nd November 2024.  Interviews to be held Wednesday 4th December 2024.     

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.  

The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.  

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form. 

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