Drapers’ Academy is looking to appoint a new Assistant SENDCo to support in further improving our excellent SEND provision. We have an extensive and skilled team of staff who are passionate about the educational opportunities of all pupils with SEND and work tirelessly to ensure these pupils achieve their full potential. If you are committed to educating and supporting pupils with SEND to ensure they achieve success and are keen to be part of a successful and enthusiastic team, the role of Assistant SENCo will give you the opportunity to develop both yourself and the young people we serve. It is essential that you have the ability both to lead others through support and challenge as well as work successfully as part of a large team. You will need to possess both patience and initiative to ensure that you support our pupils some of whom are very vulnerable. We want someone who will both inspire our young people as well as challenge us to be even better. We have the highest expectations and aspirations for all of our pupils and we are committed to recruiting talented individuals who share our vision of an inclusive education for all. Drapers’ Academy has much to offer: Summer 2024: Best ever GCSE and A Level results Nationally recognised GCSE progress March 2025: Recognised by Ofsted as Good in all areas A clear vision to deliver high standards of education and serve our community State-of-the-art campus surrounded by acres of countryside Committed, generous sponsors: The Drapers Company and Queen Mary University Fully subscribed through the school An environment that promotes innovation Class size averaging 25 Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5 Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme offering individual support, information and advice Centralised detention model All pupils are asked to place their phones in Yondr pouches during the school day Committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team Proactive staff-led Wellbeing Team Our own Sixth Form area is dedicated to A Level teaching Membership of the Havering Teacher Training Partnership and the Ambition Institute to support ECT induction, teacher training and CPD of staff at all levels An employer who invests in the development of staff with a commitment to ongoing professional development through Instructional Coaching Staff access to our gym Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access from London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking Short bus journey from Harold Wood train station and Elizabeth line tube station It is our practice to recruit staff to permanent positions via direct application rather than agency placement. We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. To arrange this, please contact slucey@drapersacademy.com Applications should be made online. Full details of the post, including the link to the application form, can be found at drapers-schools.com/44/current-vacancies We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful candidate. Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 9th March 2026. Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, an online check, and other relevant employment checks.