Assistant SENDCO

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School - -179 days remaining
Closing Date 27/03/2023
Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8AP
MPS / UPS + TLR 2c 7, 032
NOR: 1239

Required for September 2023

In partnership with the Archdiocese of Birmingham, the Lumen Christi Board of Directors and School Standards Committee of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School are seeking to appoint an outstanding Assistant SENDCO from September 2023.

St Thomas Aquinas is a large and thriving Catholic comprehensive school in the south of Birmingham. Along with seven local primary schools, it is part of growing Catholic Multi Academy. It is a place where staff and students from all faiths live out the school mission. Examination results in summer 2022 were excellent the school in the top 25% of all schools nationally. Building on the ‘Good’ judgement by OFSTED, the Catholic Schools Inspectorate recently judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. As a result, we are proud to be an oversubscribed school.

The school has improved using a knowledge-based approach; the highest standards of behaviour and academic challenge for all regardless of background. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is unapologetically ambitious for the children we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic qualified teacher and leader who has the ability, confidence and talent to make a huge impact to our students’ education from day one. We are looking for an Assistant SENDCO who:

believes in the goodness and potential of all and is incredibly passionate about inclusion.
has a range of different experiences working with children with SEND and relevant external agencies.
has high expectations of themselves and their students.
has a proven track record of raising attainment through their teaching and learning and making a positive impact within their own classroom.
has a commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to build something special and make a huge contribution in a major Catholic comprehensive school.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to informally come and visit the school prior to interview.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 27^th March 2023.

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 27^th March 2023.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 30^th March 2023.

For further details please visit www.stacs.org and contact:

The Office Manager at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham. B38 8AP.

Tel: 0121 464 4643 Email: enquiry@stacs.bham.sch.uk

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