Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
SENCo
Location: Benton House School, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7XE
5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
We now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SENCo to join our new Acorn Education School, Benton House School in Benton,Newcastle upon Tyne.
The SENCO will be responsible for the implementation of Benton House School’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy, including oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising all students’ attainment and achievement.
In addition to agreed responsibilities as a member of the SENCo and any reasonable direction from the Headteacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team you will:
Take the lead in assessments of children with SEN including their strengths and weaknesses, including baseline assessments and bi-annual re-testing.
Take the lead in statutory annual reviews and any administrative duties associated with this.
Work with the Clinical Lead to ensure young people receive the appropriate clinical provision either as listed in their EHCP or on an emerging need basis.
Encourage all members of staff to recognise and fulfil their statutory responsibilities with regard to SEN.
The SENCo will be trained as per school procedure and will be report to the DSL on matters of safeguarding.
Qualified Teacher Status with experience of being a leader in SEN
SENDCO qualification
Full UK Driving Licence
Benton House School is a brand-new SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH. Benton House School will have capacity for 60 pupils ages 5-14 years old.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care
Why join Acorn Education?
Life Assurance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit