AVP SENDCo and Inclusion

North East Ambition; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to providing an exceptional start for students. As a SENDCo, you will lead the charge in delivering outstanding provisions for students with special educational needs and disabilities. This role is pivotal in fostering an inclusive environment where every student is valued and inspired to reach their full potential. You will work alongside a committed leadership team, ensuring that the school meets high academic standards while nurturing personal and social development. With a focus on servant leadership and ethical decision-making, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Daily lunch allowance

Free parking

Access to exclusive Benefits Hub

Family-friendly policies

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Funded eye tests and glasses

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing special educational needs provision.
• Strong understanding of inclusive education practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding leadership and management for students with special educational needs.
• Ensure high expectations for all students and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Special Educational Needs Coordination

Communication

Team Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Special Educational Needs qualification

Job description

Ensuring all our students have the very best educational start in life, in an environment where everyone is Valued, Challenged and Inspired, sits at the heart of what we do in Christ’s College.

As part of Emmanuel Schools Foundation, we are an all-through school in Sunderland with pupils from reception to year 11. We are looking to recruit an experienced SENDCo to join our strong leadership team and deliver an outstanding provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities. Reporting to the Vice Principal, the SENDCo will provide outstanding leadership and management to the whole school.

We have high expectations for our students as they grow and develop, and all our staff serve as important role models in terms of positive attitude, work ethic, and diligence.

The vision of the Emmanuel Schools Foundation is to provide schools of character for the whole community, with excellence in academic achievement for students of all abilities within a biblical Christian framework that fosters personal, spiritual, moral, and social development. Provision is fully inclusive, valuing all students and staff equally. A key focus for our students is seeking truth—answering big questions about identity, life, and purpose—and developing excellent characters by learning about ethical decision-making and serving others. We apply Christ’s teaching of servant leadership, guided by the motto ‘serve to lead’.

Further information is available in the job description and person specification.

Join us and enjoy working with committed and helpful colleagues. The Trust offers the following benefits:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Daily lunch allowance
• Free parking
• Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub
• Employee-centered and family-friendly policies and practices supporting you both in and beyond the workplace
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave, and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T&Cs)

Christ's College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, especially if engaged in regulated activity or contact with children. Additionally, as part of the shortlisting process and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may conduct an online search of publicly available information to identify incidents or issues to discuss with shortlisted applicants at interview.