SENDCo

Our trust is determined to overcome disadvantage and we place a strong inclusion offer at the heart of this goal. We are now seeking somebody to help lead our SEND provision at Royds Hall, to provide exceptional levels of support and achievement. Our definition of achievement goes well beyond academic results – we want all our pupils to be happy and successful for life.

Our ideal candidate will be someone with a keen interest in ensuring that all pupils, regardless of need are able to be successful young people and leave school with a wide range of experiences and success it all its forms. You should have a good understanding of how to support colleagues, to get the best out of all children and young people. You willlead special education needs across the school and advise members of staff on how to get the best out of children with additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the quality of provision for pupils across a group of schools and change lives for the better.

The ideal candidate will:

Be educated to degree level with QTS;Be familiar with the SEND Code of Practice and the latest KCSIE;Be able to develop strategies for engaging students, develop the curriculum and secure improvements;Love encouraging, motivating and inspiring children through the support they give in order to encourage their learning;Be committed to our ethos that all pupils can achieve at Royds Hall;Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate, safe to work with children.At SHARE MAT, we aim to:Equip our staff to deliver their best every day, our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key.Encourage all our students to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives.Ensure our staff are happy and healthy at work, we believe in staff voice and consistently aim to reduce workload and improve work/life balance.Offer a generous benefits and training package, including first-class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College, which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale. Royds Hall is one of eight academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. Please do make arrangements to visit the academy if you wish to learn more before you apply, you will find it: It is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident.Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils.Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education. For more information, get in touch with Katie Wallis, PA to Headteacher by email:

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Sunday, 19th May 2024

Interview date: w/c 20th May 2024

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to "Keeping Children Safe in Education" guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post and an online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.

SHARE MAT comprises Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.

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