Role Details
* Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
* Salary: £33,075 - £47,031 (M1 - UPS1 Fringe)
* Hours: 40 hours per week
* Start Date: As soon as possible (interviews will be held in September due to summer holidays)
Key Responsibilities
As our SENDCo, you will be instrumental in:
* Leading the strategic development and implementation of SEND policy and provision, providing expert advice to the Head of School.
* Ensuring the school meets all statutory responsibilities in line with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and defined SEND assessments.
* Coordinating and deploying school provision, including staff (therapists), resources, and intervention strategies for integrated SEN support.
* Overseeing high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG), developing a comprehensive framework to support pupils' pathways to adulthood.
* Leading Year 9 transition reviews, capturing student voice and aligning outcomes with Pathways for Adulthood.
* Implementing successful Post-16 transition plans, liaising with colleges for school link courses, visits, and specific pupil needs.
* Identifying and enabling access arrangements for examinations and other accreditation's (including Deputy Exam Officer duties).
* Promoting best practice through in-service training (INSET) and continuing professional development (CPD) for new teachers, contributing to the school's overall ethos.
* Collaborating with the Head of School to ensure a high-quality, engaging, differentiated, and well-resourced curriculum.
* Communicating effectively with parents/carers, staff, external agencies, and local authorities regarding pupil progress and intervention effectiveness.
* Preparing information and conducting annual statutory reviews and specific case conferences.
* Developing positive relationships within the school, with other Surrey schools, and the wider team to support ongoing school development.
What We're Looking For
Essential Qualifications:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) is essential.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Accredited training in specific areas of special education (e.g., Autism, Dyslexia).
* A Management/leadership qualification.
* NPQSL/H/SENDCo or a willingness to achieve one within two years.
Essential Experience:
* A proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within relevant key stages and/or a special needs environment.
* Experience in holding responsibility for and successfully implementing policy into effective and successful practice.
* Leadership of a significant area, phase, or inclusion, with responsibility for raising standards across the whole school.
* Effective team management and a history of working collaboratively and effectively with others.
* Communicating effectively to a wide range of different audiences through various mediums.
* Successful management of complex scenarios and conflict resolution.
* Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a range of external agencies.
Benefits You'll Enjoy
You will also benefit from a generous package that includes:
* Life assurance
* Competitive Pension
* Perkbox - offering high street discounts
* Employee assistance programme
* Car lease scheme
* Fully funded training and qualifications
* Bike to work scheme
* Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio, and many more.
How to Apply!
Submit your CV today!
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