Sir Frederick Gibberd College is seeking an experienced and committed SENDCo to lead and coordinate provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to shape inclusive practice, promote high standards of behaviour and achievement, and ensure that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
The successful candidate will oversee the strategic leadership of SEND provision, including line management of the Deputy SENDCo and mainstream Co‑Educators, maintaining the SEND register, monitoring student progress, and working closely with staff, parents, external agencies and BMAT colleagues to deliver effective interventions and support. The role also includes responsibility for ensuring statutory compliance, contributing to school self‑evaluation and improvement planning, and promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration and high expectations across the Academy.
The successful applicant will play a key role in strengthening partnerships within the school community, supporting staff development, and helping to create a positive and nurturing learning environment where every student can succeed.
Responsibilities
* Strategic leadership of SEND provision across the school.
* Line management of the Deputy SENDCo and mainstream Co‑Educators.
* Maintain the SEND register.
* Monitor student progress and coordinate effective interventions.
* Work closely with staff, parents, external agencies and BMAT colleagues.
* Ensure statutory compliance and contribute to school self‑evaluation and improvement planning.
* Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration and high expectations across the Academy.
* Strengthen partnerships within the school community and support staff development.
Benefits
* Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
* Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
* Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work
* Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
* Lifestyle and discount savings
* Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search may also be conducted as part of due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties.
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