Assistant Principal and SENCo EDV​/HA​/Humberston Academy Ass

We are looking to recruit a highly skilled and passionate Assistant Principal who will have responsibility as designated SENCO.

At Humberston Academy we recognise that we have students with diverse and vulnerable needs who require additional support. Our aim is to reduce all barriers to learning to ensure our ambitious curriculum is accessible to all our students as we aspire to achieve ‘Excellence for all’.

We are proud of our established SEND provision and are committed to appointing a dynamic leader with the skillset to lead our dedicated SEND team and work closely with our identified students and their families in line with the SEND code of practice in order to prepare each individual for successful futures.

Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed ‘outstanding’ academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. As well as being Ofsted graded outstanding in behaviour and attitudes, we have achieved an outstanding grading in personal development. Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019 and re-accredited in 2022. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional route towards higher education.

Humberston Academy has also been appointed as the Teaching School Hub for the local region which will allow all colleagues to access leading edge career professional development in order to enhance the standard of teaching as well as the opportunity to deliver CPD to colleagues locally in our profession.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

At Humberston Academy we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We are incredibly proud to have been awarded the Rainbow Flag award in 2022 and intend to re-accredit in 2025. In addition to this Humberston Academy prides itself on sharing important environmental values with all our stakeholders. This has allowed us to achieve Eco School Status since 2021. The successful applicant will be expected to buy in to our ethos and culture as a member of Team Humberston.

To assist the Principal, together with others members of the Senior Leadership Team, in providing effective leadership and management of Humberston Academy.

To take full SENCO responsibilities.

Provide a role model for the academy in setting professional standards.

Promote high expectations of student attainment.

Set appropriate challenging targets for all colleagues’ line managed.

Review areas of responsibilities within the Academy Improvement Plan.

Prepare for and attend all review meetings with the Principal.

Ensure a positive climate for learning is promoted throughout the Academy.

Salary L11 - L15 (£66,368.00 - £73,105.00)

Teachers Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform:

Holiday discounts

Cinema tickets

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualified Teacher Status

A strong academic background in a relevant subject

Strong record of CPD

Participation in work with other schools/agencies

Holds or working towards gaining the National SENDCo Award & NPQ SEND accreditation.

Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

Able to use ICT across the curriculum and for administrative purposes.

Demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching.

Experience of co-ordinating and developing staff.

Experience of managing teaching resources and a curriculum budget.

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