SENCO - Pennine View School | Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Join the Nexus team as a SENCO - Pennine View School

Position: SENCO

Salary: L1-L5

Location: Old Road, Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, DN12 3LR

Contract type: Full Time Permanent

Contract term: Permanent

School Type: MLD and associated Special Educational Needs

Closing date: Tuesday 6^th May 2025 (09.00am)

Interview date: Friday 9^th May 2024

About the Trust

Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day-to-day practice ensuring that leaners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.

The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families. Please visit the Nexus Multi Academy Trust website https://www.nexusmat.org/ for more information.

Our School

Pennine View School is a highly successful and passionately child-centred special school for children and young people with moderate learning difficulties and associated Special Educational Needs.

Pennine View School serves 159 amazing children and young people from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 4 who are very well-supported by a highly dedicated and hard-working team of professionals. Pennine View has exceptionally strong partnerships with other schools within Nexus Multi Academy Trust and across Doncaster.

At Pennine View School, we believe in holistic support for children and families, with a focus on all aspects of a child’s life: their education, their health, and their social needs; we are looking for teachers who not only shares our values, but who actively pursue their delivery.

Come join our team

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible SENCO to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful leadership team in a busy working environment.

Aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, at Pennine View we:

provide a culture that places the individual child at its heart
are a “high energy” and rewarding place to work and our staff make daily positive impact upon our pupils
are committed to teacher development through our own CPD programme and also through professional learning programmes in partnership with Learners First
value the importance of working with families and outside agencies to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils
place wellbeing at the centre of our work and we strive to ensure that children and adults learn in a safe, supported, nurturing environment, where they feel confident, worthy, enthusiastic and valued.

Applications are welcome from candidates in primary or secondary mainstream schools who can demonstrate knowledge of SEND, or from candidates currently working in a special school setting.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit Pennine View. To arrange a visit please contact Claire Machon, School Resource Manager on 01709 864978 or email cmachon@nexusmat.org

For an application pack please contact the school at cmachon@nexusmat.org Nexus 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.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.