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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Details
* Job Title: SENCo
* Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ
* Salary: £38,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
* Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
* Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About The Role
As a SENCo, you will collaborate with the Headteacher and therapy team to develop the SEND policy. You will provide guidance to colleagues and liaise with staff, parents, and agencies to ensure pupils with SEN receive appropriate support and high-quality teaching. Your responsibilities include advising on graduated approaches, providing SEN support, and supporting pupils with complex needs.
You will benefit from the support of our experienced teams and have the opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils' lives.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek an outstanding, innovative, and determined SENCo responsible for the strategic leadership of SEN provision. You should have excellent management, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and a commitment to equality and accountability.
Main Responsibilities
* Ensure statutory responsibilities regarding students with EHCPs are met.
* Chair or oversee EHCP review meetings.
* Fulfill statutory duties per the SEND Code of Practice.
* Implement and maintain the SEN policy in line with regulations.
* Support staff in completing PEPs.
* Coordinate with the Clinical Lead for clinical provisions.
* Manage EHCP review invitations and paperwork.
* Monitor progress towards EHCP outcomes.
* Oversee quality of EHCPs and support plans.
About Us
Underley Garden School caters to pupils aged 5-19 with complex needs related to autism and disabilities. We adopt a holistic, person-centred approach, offering education, care, and therapy tailored to individual needs. Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, part of Options Autism, and part of Outcomes First Group, we are committed to making a positive difference in our pupils' lives.
Benefits
We offer an exceptional rewards package, including Life Assurance, pension options, mental health support, and physical health checks. Our flexible benefits platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits like health and wellbeing packages, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car purchase schemes, and more. Additional benefits include birthday chocolates, gift vouchers, health expenses, team building, and attendance incentives.
Our role has a significant positive impact on pupils' lives, and we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS screening. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if necessary.
You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, under the 4DWW trial, subject to probation.
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