ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Do you have experience in an SEN environment, supporting students with SEN needs? We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, experienced qualified teacher as SENCO. WORKING WITH US Academy Ethos At Harris Primary Academy Kenley, we aim to treat everybody with respect. All adults in the academy are responsible for modelling high standards of behaviour in their dealings with children, parents and other members of staff. All children are treated fairly, but we also acknowledge individual needs. We expect all of our children to work to the best of their abilities and to allow others to do the same. Our Golden Rules underpin our academy ethos: Show respect Take responsibility Always make the right choice Academy Values At Harris Primary Academy Kenley, we follow a set of important values. Through assemblies and lessons in class, we promote and teach these values to our pupils which support them develop the skills to become good citizens. The values have a positive impact on our pupil’s social and emotional development as well as ensuring they behave well. Our HPAK Values are: Honesty Perseverance Appreciation Kindness MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Job Purpose To ensure that Academy practice is compliant with the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and other relevant statutory requirements. To work with the Academy Leadership team ensuring an ethos of Inclusion within the Academy and a culture of high aspirations for students with SEND. To work with the Academy Leadership team ensuring the implementation of the Academy SEND Policy. To ensure that the provision of SEND support is in accordance with the aims of the Academy and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Principal of the Academy. To be responsible for maintaining the Academy’s SEND Profile, ensuring that it is always up-to-date and is an accurate picture of student SEND need across the Academy. To be responsible for the accurate identification of SEND need across the Academy, ensuring a rigorous and thorough assessment process. To be a role model with regard to Quality First Teaching and differentiation within your own teaching practice. To be responsible for the embedding of Quality First Teaching across the Academy. To be responsible for the Academy SEND Offer, ensuring high quality targeted interventions enabling students with SEND to make better progress. In consultation with the Academy Leadership Team, to provide a programme of professional development with regard to SEND, that ensures all staff have the knowledge, skills and understanding to plan teaching and learning effectively and enable students with SEND to make expected progress. To be responsible for tracking the progress of students with SEND, using a wide range of Academy data relating to progress, attainment, referrals, exclusions, detentions and attendance to identify barriers to learning. To deploy staff and resources according to the needs of SEND students. To write a termly report to the Governing body on progress and developments. Operational/Strategic Planning To work with Heads of Department, Coordinators and Faculty Directors to ensure that strategies on Student SEN Profiles are being used as part of the lesson planning process and are integral to teaching and learning across the Academy. To work with Heads of Department, Coordinators and Faculty Directors to monitor, evaluate and review the quality of teaching and learning across the Academy, with regard to SEND students To work with teachers, Heads of Department, Coordinators and Faculty Directors to ensure that Quality First Teaching is embedded in teaching and learning. To work with Faculty Directors to monitor the academic progress of students with SEND within the Academy, ensuring expected progress and the provision of targeted interventions as appropriate. To work with Heads of Department, Coordinators and Faculty Directors to ensure efficient and effective use of Teaching Assistant support. To ensure that the SEND Development plan has clear aims and objectives, enabling progression within all areas of SEND Policy and provision. To be responsible for ensuring that the Assess, Plan, Do, Review Model is integral to monitoring evaluation and review of SEND provision and that it forms an essential part of whole Academy monitoring, evaluation and review (MER). This includes half-termly progress reviews, observations. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Qualifications University graduate (Good Honours degree) Postgraduate teaching qualification Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relevant to the SENCO role or willingness to undertake this training. Knowledge and Understanding of the Curriculum Knowledge and understanding of national priorities, current curriculum development and an ability to design and implement an innovate curriculum based on students’ needs A thorough understanding of quality assurance techniques An appreciation of student motivation An understanding of how professional development contributes to the raising of quality Experience SEN experience in a school Evidence of successful teaching experience Evidence of pastoral experience Experience of working with key stakeholders such as parents, governors, employers etc APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Teacher Development At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet. We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here. Flexible Working We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees. Benefits In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Job Reference: HF06706