SENCOSecondary School Sutton September 2024 Start Role: SENCO School: Secondary School with SEN Provision Location: Sutton Salary: £59,825 - £65,628 per year (Leadership scales 8-12) Start Date: September 2024 Contract: Full Time, Permanent We are currently looking for a SENCO, with experience supporting students with Autism, to join our team in September 2024. As our school SENCO, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services for our SEN students between the ages of 11 and 19. This includes collaborating with senior leaders to ensure high standards of support and communication are maintained across the school. Key responsibilities will involve facilitating personalised education plans, liaising with year teams for Looked After Children, and ensuring effective strategies are in place for students with diverse needs. The successful candidate must have at least two years of teaching experience and hold QTS, PGCE, or equivalent. This role is not suitable for NQTs (ECTs) or unqualified teachers. Job Description - SENCO: The SENCO will work under the direction of the Headteacher and will be responsible for determining the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school. Additionally, the SENCO will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability within our specialist SEN base. The SENCO will also provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents, and other agencies. The successful candidate must have a strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEN, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision through the use of agreed methodologies. Furthermore, the SENCO will contribute to the school's self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for pupils with SEN or a disability. The role requires the SENCO to work with educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies. Requirements - SENCO: National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment (this is a requirement under the SEND Code of Practice). QTS, PGCE or equivalent is essential. Teaching experience (two years minimum). Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning. Experience of conducting training/leading INSET. The School - SENCO: Our Secondary School takes pride in its recent achievements, including a 'Good' rating across all categories during our Ofsted Inspection in October 2023. With commendations for our ambitious curriculum, strong teaching standards, positive student conduct, and nurturing environment, we are committed to providing the best educational experience for all our students. Our SEN base provides a fully equipped environment tailored for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), featuring specialist classrooms, sensory rooms, and dedicated IT facilities. Additionally, you'll have access to our school's state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Located in Sutton, with convenient access to London and surrounding areas, our school offers a supportive community environment and numerous professional development opportunities, including our comprehensive CPD programme and cross-trust collaborations. We are seeking an ambitious, creative, and collaborative individual who is passionate about supporting students' learning and development. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continual professional growth, innovative teaching methods, and fostering positive relationships with students and colleagues alike. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful SENCO will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. To apply for this SENCO role send your detailed CV to Krystina at Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed About and scroll to the bottom to see our Privacy Notice for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you. SENCO SEN School Sutton September 2024 Start ADZN1_UKTJ