SENCO Castle Academy

Overview

Lincoln Castle Academy is a medium sized secondary academy located in the Cathedral City of Lincoln. The Academy is accessible from across the county and has over 700 students. The school is committed to creating a safe, orderly, and stimulating learning environment and to raising standards for all students. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred/prohibition lists.

The recruitment approach includes Disability Confident considerations where applicable. A Disability Confident employer generally offers an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the job, with the understanding that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume periods, the number of interviews may be limited. For more details please refer to the employer's policy.

Lincoln Castle Academy is undergoing a transformative redevelopment with a brand new, state-of-the-art building set to be completed in 2027. The current building will be demolished to create a modern environment that supports staff and students in achieving their full potential.

Lincoln Castle Academy are looking to appoint a SENCO to join the academy in March 2026 on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with dedication, vision, and drive to lead and inspire. The successful applicant will provide high-quality leadership and management commensurate with the needs of the academy and the Delta Academies Trust group. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi-academy trust with exciting career prospects.

The successful applicant will:

• Provide high quality leadership and management of SEN provision in the academy
• Lead and develop the SENCO function within the Delta Academies Trust group
• Contribute to the academy's drive for high standards of achievement and personal development for all students

Essential: dedication, vision and drive to lead and inspire; experience appropriate to the SENCO role; ability to work within a multi-academy trust environment.

• Financial Wellbeing:
  Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme; technology and vehicle leasing schemes; access to an extensive discounts platform
• Physical Wellbeing: 24/7 online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you and your household; gym and fitness discounts; cycle to work scheme; free annual flu jab
• Mental Wellbeing:
  Employee Assistance Programme; menopause support service; trained mental health first aiders in all settings