Overview
Location: Arnold Hill Spencer Academy, Gedling Road, Arnold, Nottingham, UK
Salary: L11 – L15 £63,815 - £70,294
Education Phase: Secondary
Job Role: SENDCo
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Sunday, 14th September 2025
Interview Date: W/C 21st September 2025
About Us
Following the successful promotion of the previous postholder to a role in another of our multi-academy trust’s academies, we are looking to appoint an ambitious and highly effective leader to support Arnold Hill Spencer in its drive to deliver the very best education for our most vulnerable learners.
You will be joining a refreshed and forward-looking team that are hungry for improvement. This specific role will assume responsibility for inclusion and the strategic and operational delivery of learning support across the school. The successful candidate will be part of the senior leadership team of the school, supporting the development of positive culture amongst all sub-groups of learners. Inclusive practice was highlighted as a strength in the academy’s most recent Ofsted inspection report, and Arnold Hill Spencer staff are keen to embrace inclusive and adaptive teaching strategies.
We Are Looking For a Leader Who Has
* Excellent inter-personal skills
* Proven experience of leadership within inclusion and SEND
* Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements
* A passion for equity, social justice, and inclusive education
* Experience of working with families and external agencies
We will particularly welcome applications from candidates who have the National Award for SEN Coordination, but will also be interested in dynamic and ambitious applicants who have the willingness to complete this qualification upon appointment.
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a special place to learn and work. Our students are impressive young people, whose behaviour and achievements are something to be proud of. Our aim is for all members of the community to “Be inspired and achieve together” and to provide opportunities for this on a daily basis. Student attainment and progress is above national average at GCSE and well above average at A Level. We are currently full to capacity in most year groups with waiting lists for students hoping to join. We teach our students the value of respect, how to act responsibly and support them to become mature, independent young people. We very much believe in the potential of every student, enabling them to thrive in our caring environment.
Spencer Academies Trust is a charitable trust and sponsor of academies. We employ hundreds of staff across multiple academies and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Level 2 Safeguarding training.
Mission
Our Mission is to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Vision
Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, providing an outstanding education for local children.
We Believe
* All children have a right to a quality education regardless of background or ability, and have an entitlement to a secure progression route in their learning and development.
* Schools are stronger when they collaborate within a family and are open to true partnership.
* We grow the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, and through shared and equitable responsibility for quality and outcomes.
Applicants would be expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff.
Safeguarding: Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and operational leadership for inclusion and learning support across the school.
* Be part of the senior leadership team and support the development of a positive culture among all learner sub-groups.
* Promote inclusive and adaptive teaching strategies aligned with the SEND Code of Practice and statutory requirements.
* Collaborate with families and external agencies to support pupils with SEND and complex needs.
* Lead, motivate and develop staff to raise attainment and improve outcomes for all students.
Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Qualified SENDCo or willingness to be enrolled to gain the SENDCO qualification.
* Good Honours degree and evidence of professional development.
* Proven track record of leadership within inclusion and SEND; strong understanding of pedagogy, assessment and data use.
* A passion for equity, social justice, and inclusive education; ability to see the big picture and maintain a hands-on approach.
* Experience of working with families, external agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams; strong behaviour management and pastoral systems knowledge.
* Desirable: National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete).
Documents: Please see attached document. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Further information about benefits can be found on the Trust website.
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