SENCO
Polaris Education – Martha H School
Full Time: SENCO Role
Basic Salary: £,
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Wigan, Lancs
Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its young people? If so, Martha H School in Wigan could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of young people. We are currently seeking a SENCO to join our growing team. This is an exciting time to join us as we further grow our Senior Leadership Team.
About the School
Located in Wigan, Martha H School opened with its first cohort of learners in September and offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from to years old. Our aim is to provide a learning environment where young people can thrive, feel supported, safe and are then able to leave school happy with relevant experiences and outcomes to enable them to contribute to the wider community.
We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over years. Within the Polaris Community, we have Twelve SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We’re also incredibly proud that % of our Education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
Role responsibilities
1. Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
2. Aid in the designing and delivering of extra interventions to reduce the attainment gaps
3. Assess and monitor the progress of pupils in line with their EHCP’s
4. Hold annual reviews
5. Be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
6. Attend multi agency meetings and lead on Early Help
7. Hold the designated teacher position for looked after children, attending meetings
8. Liaising alongside the Head Teacher, Tutor, Class Teachers and parents to support individual learning plans
9. Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provisions to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
10. Maintain accurate records
11. Provide support to colleagues in developing effective teaching programmes and positive behaviour management techniques around individual children
12. Oversee and preparing annual reviews
13. Work closely with the Tutor to ensure that the appropriate professionals ae involved with the pupil’s development and mental health needs
14. Be aware of the provision in the local offer
15. Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies
16. Be a key point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority
17. Analyse assessment data for pupils with SEN or a disability
18. Implement and lead intervention groups for pupils with SEN, and evaluate their effectiveness
19. Co-ordinate provision that meets the pupil’s needs, and monitor its effectiveness
20. Secure relevant services for the pupil
21. Communicate regularly with parents or carers
22. Ensure that if the pupil transfers to or from another school, all relevant information is conveyed to it, and supports a smooth transition for the pupil
23. Promote the pupil’s inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum, facilities, and extra-curricular activities
24. Work with the Head Teacher and Tutor, assisting in transitions and consultations
25. Cover classes where appropriate during Teacher absence
26. Teaching commitment (/) Secondary teaching experience, preferably Science.
Requirements
27. Qualified Teacher Status
28. National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within years of appointment
29. Previous involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
30. Previous experience of teaching in an Autism/SEMH School
31. Experience in conducting training/leading INSET
32. Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Conduct
33. Committed to professional development and willing to learn
What we offer
34. A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
35. A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
36. An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
37. A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes
38. Being part of an exciting journey during the Growth of a new school
39. Being part of a passionate, diverse and motivated team where the child is at the centre of everything we do
We would encourage candidates to get in touch to arrange a school visit. Please contact Zoe Chittenden in the first instance. .