Co-ordinator and Teacher of SEND (SENDCO)

Isbi; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherbert Jobs is seeking a dynamic Co-ordinator and Teacher of SEND who will be a visible presence within the school and build strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community.

The successful candidate will oversee both the organisational and operational aspects of the SEND department, collaborate with SLT to refine the strategic vision for SEND, and drive inclusive education that benefits all learners in line with the School’s Mission and Policies.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to inclusive education and outcomes for students with learning needs.
• Ability to lead and support the SEND department and collaborate with SLT.
• Excellent communication with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor Individualised Education Plans (IEPs), Action Plans, Collaborative Action Plans, Informal Action Plans and EHCPs as required.
• Work closely with parents, teachers, Safeguarding and Leadership Teams and external agencies to ensure high-quality learning support in line with the School’s Mission and SEND Policy.
• Oversee both organisational and operational areas of the SEND department and contribute to refining the strategic vision for SEND with the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Relationship building

Inclusive education

Strategic planning

Job description

The Co-ordinator and Teacher of SEND is a prominent and visible presence within the school, who forges strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community.

In line with the International Baccalaureate Organisation’s inclusive approach to education, we are looking for a dynamic Co-ordinator and Teacher of SEND who is committed to inclusive education and passionate about the outcomes for students who receive learning support.

The Co-ordinator and Teacher of SEND is a prominent and visible presence within the school, who forges strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community. Being able to run both the organisational and operational areas of the SEND department whilst also working with the SLT to continue to refine the strategic vision for SEND in the school is essential to this role.A belief that excellent teaching for children with special educational needs creates excellent teaching for all children, is fundamental to the role.

With overall responsibility for special needs provision, the Co-ordinator and Teacher of SEND will work closely with parents, teachers, Safeguarding and Leadership Teams and external agencies to ensure the best possible provision of learning support in line with the School’s Mission and the Learning Support SEND Policy and Procedures.

The Co-ordinator and Teacher of SEND will develop, implement and monitor Individualised Education Plans (IEPs), Action Plans, Collaborative Action Plans, Informal Action Plans and EHCPs as required. Additional support may take place through individual and small group lessons or supporting subject teachers with scaffolding and differentiation of the curriculum.