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We are looking for a SENDCO to take our SEND provision to the next level. We believe in academic and social progress for all students and the SENDCO will ensure that no child is left behind in making this progress. The SENDCO is a non-teaching role and will sit on the leadership team, such is the Academy’s commitment to raising standards of academic and social progress of our students with SEND.
We want all learners to feel safe and valued, and able to access all areas of the curriculum so that they can make academic and social progress.
We are looking for an expert in the field of SEND who is an outstanding practitioner showing focus and the ability to be forward thinking. They must be able to form effective relationships with students, parents, carers as well as the staff. They will show drive and enthusiasm to ensure that Mounts Bay Academy continues to make significant improvements in its provision for those with special educational needs.
* Applicants should be flexible, organised and able to work under their own initiative. Attention to detail and accurate record keeping are essential along with competent ICT skills. Applicants must be able to work collaboratively, both as a team leader and a team member.
Purpose:
·Lead and co-ordinate approach across the school to ensure the needs of all students and those students with SEND are met, holding staff to account for the quality of this provision.
·To ensure that students feel safe and valued and that the inclusion and Student support team make a significant and sustained contribution to this provision via the Academy’s facilities such as the Learning Support Mentor team, ICollege, and Reintegration.
· To generate and make a significant contribution to the provision of high-quality teaching and learning at a whole school level.
Reporting to:
Responsible for:
Assisting named Sendco and leading the work of the Special Educational Needs Team, including the Teaching Assistants and the Deputy Heads of Year.
Liaising with:
Heads of Faculty, SEN teachers, SEN TAs and HLTAs, Learning Mentors, Senior Leadership Team, Senior Management Team, Heads of Year, Pupil Support Services, the Governing Body, LA representatives, external agencies and parents.
Working time:
Full time
Salary/Gradefor suitably qualified teachers holding the SEN qualification is L10 – L14
Key Functions – Strategic Leadership
Key Functions
·Advise the Principal, the Senior Leadership team (SLT) and the Local Academy Committee (LAC) on the strategic direction of SEN policy and provision, In line with Academy vision and Development plan and working closely with Trust SEN experts.
·Design and oversee a dynamic programme of interventions for relevant students.
·Be accountable for provision mapping for pupils with SEND, leading the assess-plan-do-review cycle.
·Oversee the EHCP application process, ensuring that students who need additional support and funding have access to this.
·Ensure that there is effective provision for those students who are holding EHCPs.
·Ensure that there is effective provision for those students who are on the SEN record of need.
·Design and deliver a programme for testing students for different types of SEN.
·Working with the Leadership Team and the Exams Officer, oversee the testing procedures for access arrangements for external and internal exams.
·Monitor the progress and attainment of pupils with SEND, identifying where pupils need additional support and designing that support alongside teachers.
·Ensure that the Pupil Passports develop students’ individual learning and have the desired effect of raising standards. Students and parents/carers should be actively involved in this process.
·Support incoming Year 7 pupils, including undertaking a transition programme for a small number of students with additional needs.
·Establish an effective partnership with parents/carers ensuring that they are informed about SEN provision, progress and the need of their child and how the Academy is providing for these needs, giving detail of what the Academy is doing, what the young person needs to do and what the home needs to do
·Provide regular information to the Principal, named Sendco and the Leadership Team, the Trust, and the Local Area Committee concerning the effectiveness of provision for students with SEND, to inform decision making and policy review.
·Liaise with the Principal and leadership Team concerning those students who are in receipt of alternative provision. Maintain links with the AP provider and include QA of this provision.
·Liaise with DSL and DDSLs to ensure Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies are implemented.
·Organise, manage, and lead a team of student support workers, comprising teaching assistants and Deputy Heads of Year, ensuring that these staff are deployed to ensure best value in supporting students access the curriculum and make good academic and social progress.
·To lead the members of staff who are carrying out SEN admin work.
·Undertake staff appraisals, as required, accordingly to Academy policy
Teaching and learning
·Support the vision and direction for SEND provision and oversee the day–to-day operation of the Academy’s SEND policy.
·Co-ordinate effective support to enable those with SEN to make accelerated progress
·Co-ordinate screening programmes and additional testing as relevant
·To lead the SEN aspect of the Academy’s CPD programme, working collaboratively with the Assistant Principal leading this programme to ensure an improvement in staff performance in support learners with SEN
·Support all staff to understand the needs of pupils with SEND and ensure staff can meet those needs in their classroom and/or in small group and 1:1 support. This could require the design and delivery of specific training sessions.
·Ensure an effective learning environment and support for other staff in the implementation of the MBA culture ensuring the
·Act as a key point of contact for external agencies in panning referrals and reintegration programmes
Accommodation and Resources
·Manage the SEND budget efficiently and effectively achieving best value for the Academy.
·Ensure that Health and Safety practises, including risk assessments, are in line with school policy
Knowledge and Skills
·Keep up to date with national developments regarding SEND, teaching methodologies and leadership initiatives
Quality Assurance
·Monitor the effectiveness of SEND provision across the school with confidence and coordinate a multi-agency approach.
·Working with the Leadership Team and the named Sendco, QA the quality of SEND provision in the classroom.
Meetings
·Meet regularly and as required with line manager
·Chair and facilitate Sen meetings
·Attend relevant SLT meetings and briefings
·Attend LAC meetings on request
·Attend relevant pastoral and multi-agency meetings
·Attend statutory SEND meetings with parents and students, as appropriate
Other
·To take action to enable all students to have the best outcomes academically and socially.
·To fulfil criteria for the standard teaching contract including national standards for teachers
All teachers have a duty to:
·To remain and adhere to the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy and child protection procedures.
·To play a full part in the life of the Academy community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example.
·To actively promote the Academy’s corporate policies.
·Be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate.
·To be aware and adhere to applicable rules, regulations, legislation, and procedures e.g. the Trust Equality and Diversity Policy, Staff Code of Conduct, national legislation and GDPR Data Protection Regulations.
·To comply with the Academy’s Health and Safety Policy and undertake Risk Assessments as appropriate.
As a restorative organisation we:
·Apply the principles of mutual respect and responsibility in all our internal and external relationships.
·Actively work to prevent, address and repair harm.
·Engage in continuous learning to further develop our communication and problem-solving skills.
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the principal. This job description may be amended in consultation with the postholder.
QTS SENDCo qualification ( NASENCO). Those without a SENDCo qualification should expect to complete this with 3 years of taking the post.
- Relevant teaching qualification
Degree in National Curriculum subject
Middle or senior leadership qualification eg NPQSL or NPQH or equivalent
Interview / Application Form
Experience
Proven track record of leading staff
Ability to promote high standards academically and socially
Experience of teaching children with special needs and showing accelerated progress
Experience of leading staff in securing whole school improvement
Coaching experience
Record of using evidence-based research to inform leadership of SEND
Application Form / Interview
Skills
Ability to teach to a high level – outstanding classroom practitioner
IT skills that enable effective planning, teaching, and administration
Able to lead teams ensuring improved performance
Ability to use data to raise standards with own classes
Knowledge
Excellent knowledge of classroom skills and teacher standards.
Understanding of current SEND development / research on classroom practice
Thorough working knowledge of the secondary curriculum
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
* Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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