Deputy SENCO

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding school in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated deputy SENCO to enhance educational excellence within a caring Islamic environment. In this pivotal role, you will support students with special educational needs, ensuring they receive the guidance and resources necessary to thrive. Collaborating closely with the SENCO, you will lead initiatives that promote effective teaching and learning tailored to vulnerable students. This is a temporary position with potential for permanence, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while fostering an inclusive educational atmosphere.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Support for DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience in managing support for students with SEND.
• Strong understanding of educational frameworks and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing SEND provision and support for students.
• Develop curriculum resources for SEND and vulnerable students.

Skills

Management of SEND provision

Curriculum development

Leadership skills

Student support

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) training

Job description

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Teaching Personnel are working on behalf of an outstanding school located in Birmingham who are looking for a deputy SENCO to contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on promoting a culture of educational excellence, within a caring and secure Islamic environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care and respect which extends beyond the school into the wider community.

JOB PURPOSE:

1. Assist with the management of the provision for students with SEND, including allocating dedicated support time for students, creating IHC and EHC plans, and creating student profiles.
2. Assist the SENCO with leading the team responsible for providing support to students with SEND and securing school improvement.
3. Develop curriculum resources in collaboration with the SENCO and relevant class teachers to ensure that students with SEND can access a full and well-rounded curriculum and have the required level of support.
4. Provide students with the guidance, support, challenge and resources required to sustain motivation and improve attainment.
5. Deputise for the SENCO in all matters relating to SEND and take a leadership role in their absence.

LEADERSHIP:
1. Assist the SENCO by taking a strategic lead in developing the quality of teaching and learning to meet the needs of SEND and other vulnerable students.
2. Assist in developing a foundation curriculum with vocational and academic pathways for SEND and vulnerable students.
3. Assist in the operational leadership of the SEND Team.
4. Assist in the organisation and performance-manage the work of the SEND Team, consisting of SSAs and LSAs.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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