The Assistant Head for SENCO will have overall responsibility for the strategic development of the 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.
The Assistant Headteacher will take lead responsibility for ensuring the best possible curriculum offer, provision, well-being, progress and achievement for all pupils through careful monitoring and holding staff to account for the progress their pupils make. The role will also include teaching time.
Responsibilities include:
1. To be responsible for progress and support of a Key Stage.
2. To be responsible for a specific curriculum or pastoral responsibility, as required to fulfil the school development plan and that supports teaching and learning.
3. To carry out teaching duties in accordance with the school's schemes of work and National Curriculum.
4. To meet in full the Professional Standards for Teachers.
5. To model and promote good practice in teaching and learning.
6. To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan.
7. To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student is able to achieve planned outcomes.
Essential requirements:
* Relevant experience in the specialist area of service, e.g., working with young people/young adults with Autistic spectrum disorders and/or challenging behaviours.
* Experience of managing staff.
* Good knowledge of people management practices.
* Effective leadership skills.
Colne Grange School is a new specialist ASD provision with an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teacher due to growth and expansion. As part of the Hillingdon Grange group of schools and the Outcomes First Group, Colne Grange offers day provision to pupils with Autism.
Located over four sites, the group provides education from early years up to KS2, offering a unique mix of education and support within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Our approach includes personalized teaching in an autism-specific environment, addressing individual needs fully.
Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes, working towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum expectations where appropriate. With over 16 years of experience, Outcomes Autism leads the sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.
We are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.
Benefits include:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
* Wellbeing support services and health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform offering health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We may close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to fair and thorough recruitment, in line with safeguarding standards. We do not accept liability for delays or costs incurred during the process. All recruitment stages include safeguarding checks and statutory compliance, which may impact timelines.
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