SENCo (0068)
GBP32,916 : GBP49,232 (M1:UPS2)
Plus GBP5,000 Welcome bonus For Qualified Teacher*
Permanent
Full:Time
Hertfordshire
We are currently seeking a SENCo for an IQM awarded, independent, specialist day school dedicated to providing a highly personalised learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 with a range of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Moderate Learning Disabilities (MLD), Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD), autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other associated difficulties.
Many students also have medical needs and sensory or physical impairments. Our Schools approach is tailored to help students manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self:esteem, and challenges with transitions, often reflected in their behaviour.
Our school boasts exceptional, fully inclusive facilities, including a Hydrotherapy pool and expansive outdoor learning spaces. We are lucky to have our own full therapeutic team who work closely with class leaders to create a child:centred curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.
The Role:
You will work closely with our Head of School, taking responsibility for managing and developing inclusive learning and teaching, curriculum, careers and preparation for adulthood, assessment and enrichment throughout the designated phases of the school.
You will take a central role in assisting the Head of School to develop our school in accordance with its shared values and our school Quality Improvement Plan whilst developing the schools Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision and oversight of the day:to:day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEND pupil achievement.
Key Duties:
* Support the day:to:day management of the school and school community, including recruitment and training, line:management of support staff, development and implementation of school specific and company:wide policies, arranging cover for absent staff
* Manage CPD for classroom:based staff ensuring their needs are identified and met through quality training opportunities
* Support management of the schools budget and resources and account for delegated funds, to achieve the schools stated aims, meet its targets and sustain high achievement
* Ensure that there is a very safe, secure, effective and pleasing environment for everyone through awareness and implementation of Health and Safety regulations
* Take responsibility for collating evidence for specific sections of the schools self:evaluation form
* Report to governance on learning and progress and the development, implementation and review of school improvement plans
* Assist the schools achievement reviews and target setting processes by taking a major role in assessment and actively supporting and securing the schools success in national tests
* Ensure the effective and sustained use of systems for the collection of useful, timely, and accurate assessment data to track the progress of individual and groups of children in order to inform planning, evaluate performance, track progress and secure raised achievement across relevant key stages.
* Monitor the effectiveness of teaching and learning including teachers planning, monitoring planning, work sampling and scrutiny, lesson observations, supporting auditing and reporting outcomes
* Determine, organise and implement a diverse, inclusive curriculum and implement an effective assessment framework.
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Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required, please see the link below for our full job description:
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Qualifications/Experience
* Qualified Teacher Status
* Proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within relevant key stages and/or special needs environment.
* Experience o