Overview
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and solution-focused SENDCo to join the SEND team at Whickham School. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional to play a key role in implementing our new SEND strategy and shaping provision across the school.
Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic development of SEND policy and provision across the school
* Be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the SEND policy and the coordination of provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring they make strong progress
* Oversee the ARMS provision, supporting pupils with ASD and ensuring high‑quality outcomes
* Quality assure SEND provision at all levels across the school
* Provide professional guidance and deliver specialist training to colleagues
* Work closely with staff, parents and external agencies to support pupils effectively
* Ensure statutory requirements within the SEND Code of Practice are met and remain up to date with best practice
* Liaise with external agencies to secure high‑quality support and provision
What the school offers its staff
We support work‑life balance by offering:
* Reduced teaching hours to support planning and professional development
* Dedicated collaborative planning time (at least one hour per fortnight)
* A flexible and supportive approach to work‑life balance
* Access to on‑site fitness facilities outside school hours
Investing in your growth
* Meaningful leadership development opportunities, including opportunities to be seconded to the Leadership Team as an Associate Assistant Headteacher
* Evidence‑informed CPD that has a real impact on practice
* Coaching and mentoring to support your development
* Access to internal leadership programmes and external qualifications
The practical benefits
* Salary sacrifice schemes (including cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle leasing)
* Priority admission for your children to our oversubscribed school
* Modern facilities, including up‑to‑date classroom technology
* A supportive and collaborative staff community
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
* childcare disqualification
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical
* online and social media prohibition from teaching
* right to work
* satisfactory references
* suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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