Job Introduction
Fairfield Academy is now recruiting for a Lead Teacher and SENDCo.
About the role:
We are seeking an exceptional individual to be the Lead Teacher/SENDCo for the Resource Specialist Provision at Fairfield Academy - The Emerald Hub. Set to open in late Autumn, the Emerald Hub will have a phased growth, eventually catering to 18 children from across North East Lincolnshire who have identified Communication and Interaction needs.
You will lead a team consisting of a teacher and both educational and non-educational support staff. In collaboration with staff across the academy and colleagues in the Trust, local authority and external agencies, you will ensure a broad, balanced and specialist curriculum is provided for our children accessing the Emerald Hub.
A full package of on-going CPD will be in place to support our staff team as part of the whole school relational approach.
It is crucial that you create a nurturing and empathic approach to teaching, prioritising child-centred relational approaches.
You will be an outstanding classroom teacher and an experienced SENDCo with good knowledge and a practical understanding of the SEND Code of Practice. You will hold ambitious expectations for all students with additional and special educational needs and disabilities and embed a culture where all can access the curriculum and learn effectively.
An ability to be creative and adaptable in your teaching is crucial. Experience of teaching across key stages is desirable and a deep knowledge of the core and wider curriculum is essential, including an in-depth understanding of teaching early reading, writing and maths.
A commitment to working with the Principal and mainstream SENDCo to ensure that the Emerald Centre is part of the academy and not an addition is essential.
The role will commence in September 2025, allowing time for staff training and induction before children begin attending later in the Autumn term. This is a full-time - permanent role.
About our academy:
Fairfield Academy is a warm and welcoming primary school based in Scartho near Grimsby, offering a world-class education for children aged 3-11, with a dedicated nursery and early years provision.
At our school, we set extremely high standards for our pupils where learning is a high priority. We expect them to take pride in their behaviour, their attitudes to learning and uniform. We encourage children to foster positive relationships with each other through our academy values, to be kind and courteous, and develop lively and enquiring minds. We want our children to enjoy learning and develop an understanding of the world around them whilst highlighting the importance of aspirations and achievement.
As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children. We offer an exciting range of enrichment opportunities varying from the Arts to Sporting activities.
Benefits:
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Who we are looking for:
• In depth knowledge of supporting pupils with SEN, specifically communication and interaction needs.
• High expectations of pupils with range of special education needs.
• Someone who accepts that all pupils are entitled to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum, including the National Curriculum, irrespective of age, gender, disability, race and religion.
• Willingness to adapt teaching strategies to changing circumstances and in response to new ideas and individual needs of pupils.
• Ready to demonstrate best working practices, and to work alongside other teachers to increase their confidence and competence in teaching pupils with severe and/or complex forms of special education needs.
• Sensitivity to and professionalism in discussing and reporting individual learning and developmental difficulties.
• Willingness to work with parent/carers and pupils to secure partnership in the learning process.
• Ability to work as part of a team within the class group, to support and develop work with Teaching Assistants and volunteers.
• Someone who creates a friendly, happy atmosphere where courtesy, self-control and regard for others prevail.
• Willingness to develop an atmosphere in which children are motivated to learn and where each child feels a valued member of the group
Apply now:
To arrange a visit please email admin@fairfield-academy.co.uk and our Senior Administrator will get back to you.
To complete our on-line application form, please follow the link to or website.
Closing date: 18/05/25
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
