SENCo

Are you an experienced and qualified SENCO looking for an exciting new leadership position?

We are looking to recruit an outstanding colleague to join our supportive and inclusive community, leading this crucial aspect of our provision.

This post requires someone who is able, willing and confident to lead our whole community on SEND, including our large Learning Support Team. You should be able to demonstrate your track record of success and personal qualities to show how you would align with our Trust's ethos and objectives.

Bordering the Lakes and the Dales and yet surprisingly well-connected, for over 400 years we have forged a strong community ethos providing 'Scholarship and Care'. We're immensely proud of our commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning coupled with extraordinary pastoral care. We are a truly comprehensive community in which every child is cared for, supported and stretched, moving on to diverse destinations, from local apprenticeships and college courses to highly selective universities.

Building on our long successful history, we launched our sister school in September 2017 creating a small multi-academy trust of our 2 schools, the Lunesdale Learning Trust.

Applications are welcomed from well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who are keen to work with remarkable young people providing an exceptional education for all.

You would be joining a collaborative and committed department and supportive learning community. .

If you wish to apply, please complete all sections of the application form by 12 noon on Monday 20th May 2024. In your supporting statement we would like you to include:

• a statement as to why this particular job appeals to you.

• an outline of your relevant experience

• a discussion of the personal and professional qualities which you believe suit you for this post

We would encourage all potential applicants to read the attached applicant pack and to browse our websites to get a fuller flavour of life at this very special place.

We do hope you will take the time to apply. This is a marvellous place to work and this is a very exciting opportunity. If you require further information or wish to discuss any issues, please do feel free to get in touch on In the meantime, good luck with your application. We look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Cathy O'Neill, Executive Headteacher

The Lunesdale Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), other statutory required clearance and reference checks with previous employers.