Job Description
Join Our Team as a SENCO at Redstone Hall School!
Location: Ipswich
Contract: Full-time, term time only
Salary: £42,000
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
About Us
Welcome to Redstone Hall School, a vibrant new educational environment in Ipswich! We cater to up to 30 pupils aged 5 to 18 with a range of complex needs. Our mission is to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered. With a holistic approach, we ensure that academic progress goes hand-in-hand with emotional well-being and personal growth.
As part of the Polaris Community, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. We take pride in our track record, with 100% of our education services rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Your Role
As our SENCO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. Your responsibilities will include:
* Developing and implementing the strategic SEN policy and provision.
* Designing targeted interventions to bridge attainment gaps.
* Assessing and monitoring pupil progress in line with their EHCPs.
* Leading annual reviews and acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
* Collaborating with teachers, parents, and external agencies to support individual learning plans.
* Coordinating effective teaching programs and behavior management strategies.
* Overseeing intervention groups and evaluating their effectiveness.
* Promoting inclusion and access to the curriculum and extracurricular activities.
* Teaching commitment (50/50) with secondary teaching experience, preferably in Science.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
* Qualified Teacher Status.
* National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to pursue the new NPQ for SENCOs.
* Experience in school self-evaluation and development planning.
* A background in teaching within an autism/SEMH school.
* Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Conduct.
* A commitment to ongoing professional development.
Why Join Us?
At Redstone Hall School, we prioritize the emotional health and well-being of our staff and students. Here’s what you can expect:
* A supportive environment that values your professional growth.
* The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
* A friendly, inclusive team passionate about improving pupil outcomes.
* The opportunity to be part of an exciting journey as we grow our new school.
* A diverse and motivated team where the child is at the heart of everything we do.
We encourage you to reach out and arrange a school visit to see our community in action. Please note that the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Polaris Community.
Join us in making a difference!