What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities:
The SENDCo, under the direction of the Headteacher, will:
Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and carers, and other agencies
About you:
A strong commitment to inclusive education and the well-being of students with SEND.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and working as part of a team.
Relevant experience in education, with a desire to specialise in SEND.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
What the school offers its staff
The opportunity to lead a committed SEND team in a vibrant secondary school setting
A supportive and collaborative staff community
Comprehensive CPD and training opportunities
Access to a range of employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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