SEN Manager

To support an increased need for student places and a growing complexity of need we seek to appoint an SEN Manager. This is an exciting and rewarding challenge for a dynamic individual to contribute to teaching across the academy.

The ability to work independently and with initiative is essential, as are the skills required to be a successful team player in a fast-paced environment. A positive outlook, and the ability to work under pressure with an appreciation of confidentiality is very important.

The Stephen Longfellow Academy is part of The GORSE Academies Trust; a nationally renowned, not-for-profit charity whose drive is to create exceptional schools. The Chief Executive Officer and founder of The Stephen Longfellow Academy, Sir John Townsley, is passionate about providing the highest standard of educational experience for all children, regardless of background, across the age range. Sir John inspires professionals with his vision, a vision that all colleagues at the Stephen Longfellow Academy wholeheartedly share., The Stephen Longfellow Academy is an Alternative Provision setting based in the South of Leeds that has changed the face of Alternative Provision, both locally and nationally. Opened in September 2017, The Stephen Longfellow Academy serves schools across Leeds to support some of the most vulnerable young people in the city to re-engage with education by following a bespoke curriculum offer that reopens the doors of opportunity that were, at one point, firmly closed. This is because our exceptional team of staff create personalised pathways that combine an academically rich curriculum with personalised therapeutic support. This allows significant numbers of students to re-engage in mainstream education or successfully enter further education, employment or training.

Inspected in October 2019, inspectors told us that, 'Leaders want the very best for pupils and have established an effective alternative provision in a short period of time. They are working together well to make this school even better for the benefit of its pupils and their families.' They also judged all areas of the academy to be Good. We will continue to further improve our provision with this exciting role.
If you would like to know more about The Stephen Longfellow Academy, please visit our website at The Stephen Longfellow Academy.

What we can offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.


• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.


• £2k Cycle to work scheme.