Leadership Opportunity: Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo)
Are you an inspirational leader and experienced SEN specialist ready to drive strategic development and excellence in provision?
A unique and influential opportunity exists to join a dedicated team in the Chaldon/Caterham area, reporting directly to the Head of School. This key role involves both whole:school management and deep specialisation in Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.
The Vision: Key Responsibilities
The primary objective is to take a central role in assisting the Head of School to develop the school in line with its values and development plans. You will be responsible for:
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Strategic SEN Leadership: Developing the schools Special Education Needs (SEN) provision and overseeing the day:to:day operation of that policy to raise pupil achievement. You will exercise a key role in advising and assisting the Head of School with the strategic development of SEN policy and provision.
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Operational Management: Working in close partnership with and supporting the Head of School in the effective day:to:day management of the school and community. This includes overseeing CPD for classroom staff, managing the inset program, and sharing responsibility for the induction and deployment of new staff.
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Curriculum and Standards: Taking responsibility for managing and developing learning, teaching, curriculum, assessment, and enrichment across designated phases. You will monitor the effectiveness of teaching and learning (including lesson observations and work scrutiny) and be responsible for raising standards in Teaching and Learning for a team of pupils, teachers, and teaching assistants
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Pupil Pathways: Leading the successful identification of meaningful post:16 destinations and implementing successful transition plans. This involves leading Year 9 transition reviews and liaising with colleges regarding specific pupil needs
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Compliance and Safeguarding: Ensuring the school carries out its statutory responsibilities in accordance with each pupils EHCP and defined SEND assessment. You will also carry out safeguarding duties as required
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Therapy and Resources: Leading and managing the schools therapy offer, and coordinating the deployment of the schools provision, staff (including therapists), and resources.
Candidate Essentials
To be successful, you must demonstrate the following essential requirements:
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Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
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Experience: A proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within relevant key stages and/or a special needs environment. This must include leadership of a significant area or phase or inclusion, with responsibility for raising standards across the whole school.
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Professional Knowledge: A clear understanding of the essential qualities necessary for effective teaching and learning. You should have an understanding of the implementation of ASD intervention and support strategies (TEACCH or other similar).
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Resilience and Fitness: The role requires significant resilience and a degree of physical fitness commensurate with being involved in the full range of school activities and the ability on occasions to be involved in physical restraint.
If you are a driven professional ready to commit to a schools ethos of safeguarding and high achievement, we encourage you .
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Dont miss this opportunity to ignite your passion for teaching and make a lasting impact