Summary
We are looking for a Deputy SENDCo to join our thriving team at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden. This role is suitable for non‑teaching candidates.
Main Areas of Responsibility
As Deputy SENDCo, you will support the SENDCo in providing professional leadership and management to remove barriers to learning for students with SEND. This will involve providing professional guidance on SEND to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies, and assuming delegated responsibilities in negotiation with the SENDCo. You will also support the academic progress of students with SEND through small group or 1:1 interventions.
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
* A good honours degree (or equivalent)
* GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relevant to SEND or willingness to engage with further training
* SEN experience in a secondary school
* Evidence of successful experience supporting young people with SEND
* Evidence of pastoral experience
* Experience of working with key stakeholders such as parents, governors and employers
Rewards & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top‑quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, an electric car scheme and many other benefits.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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