SEND & Inclusion Manager

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Are you a dedicated and experienced leader passionate about making a difference to the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? At Co-op Academy Grange, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team, where you'll play a pivotal role in our SEND & Inclusion department.

We are looking for a dedicated and forward-thinking individual to help us make 'Grange Great'!

The role of SEND & Inclusion Manager is vital to ensuring students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are supported both in the classroom and around the Academy. You will lead a large and dedicated team of support staff and manage the day-to-day running of Oasis, our Inclusion hub, as well as play a strategic role in the department's leadership structure.

You will be joining a growing and vibrant department, playing an instrumental role supporting the SENDCo and working alongside the Assistant SENDCos to coordinate support and provision, collaborate with teachers, colleagues and external partners to deliver a truly holistic and inclusive education.

Our vision at Co-op Academy Grange is that 'We make 'Grange Great' by accelerating the development of our children towards their potential in everything we do.' This vision drives all of the decisions that we make and all of the work that we do day in and day out for our community.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help:
We do not expect to be spoon fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility:
Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality:
We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all have equal chances to succeed.

Equity:
We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy:
We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity:
We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

• Succeed together
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

• Co-op member discount card – 10% discount in Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme).
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities including discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland, etc.), Virgin Experience Days, Super Break and many more.
• Co-operative Credit Union – save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend; borrowers can benefit from competitive interest rates & terms.
• Co-op Funeral care benefit.
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans.

And More!

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The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent – essential.
• Grade C or above (or equivalent) in relevant subject.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references.

All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.