Highfield School is an 11-19 secondary school for pupils with severe learning difficulties. Our pupils have a wide range of additional needs including speech, language and communication difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, more complex learning needs, physical disabilities and a number have rare genetic disorders. Our school is a popular and oversubscribed. Pupils benefit from our highly specialised teaching, outstanding pastoral care and the wide range of specialist support services and interventions we provide through our personalised programmes.
We are seeking to appoint a full time Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO), whose main purpose will be to:-
1. Deliver the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
2. Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support all Highfield pupils.
3. Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
4. The SENCO will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
A four day week may be considered pro rata Mon to Thurs for the right candidiate.
The successful candidates should be:
5. committed to providing the best opportunities and ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners;
6. an ambitious team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
7. able to maintain a positive approach when faced with challenges;
8. able to motivate, inspire and encourage learners to strive for excellence in all areas.
You will join a team of hardworking, friendly and committed staff, governing body and engaged parents. We offer a well-resourced environment and good opportunities for professional development. You will be motivated by your belief that every child can achieve and that their potential needs to be stretched and challenged.
Visits to school can be arranged by contacting the Business & Operations Manager on .
Application and Job Specification are attached and available to download, please return completed applications to the Business & Operations Manager Ms P Sayle at Highfield School, Gawthorpe Lane, Gawthorpe, Ossett, Wakefield WF5 9BS Telephone: or by email at by no later than 1pm on Wednesday 1st October .
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Wakefield Council is wholly commited to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility
Closing date: 1pm Wednesday 1st October
Interview date: Friday 10th October