SENCo

The Methodist Church in Britain; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakfield Park School seeks a SENCo for its leadership team to drive strategic SEND leadership and inclusive practice across its multi-site setting. The role is part-time—three days a week—and includes acting as Designated Teacher for looked-after children, with collaboration across staff, families and external agencies.

Applicants need QTS and NPQ for SENCO or NASENCO completed before September 2024, to lead SEND provision and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• QTS and SENCO qualification completed.
• Experience leading SEND provision within a school.
• Knowledge of the EHCP process and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of SEND provision.
• Monitor, evaluate and develop interventions and support programmes.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external professionals to meet pupils' needs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory SEND requirements and high-quality provision.
• Coordinate resources to maximise learner outcomes.
• Lead professional development in SEND for staff.
• Act as Designated Teacher for looked-after children.
• Create Personal Education Plans and attend PEP meetings.
• Champion inclusion and drive continuous improvement across the school.
• Embed high-quality SEND practice across all aspects of school life.

Skills

SEND leadership

Staff development

Partnership working

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NPQ for SENCO or NASENCO

Job description

Oakfield Park School, a multi-site specialist school for pupils aged 11 to 19 with complex learning needs, seeks a SENCo for its leadership team. The role centres on strategic SEND leadership and improving inclusive practice, working with senior staff, teachers, families and external agencies. It is a part-time post of three days a week, with the holder also acting as Designated Teacher for looked-after children. Applicants need QTS and SENCO qualification; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of SEND provision
• Monitor, evaluate and develop the effectiveness of interventions and support programmes
• Work with staff, families and external professionals to meet pupils' needs
• Ensure compliance with statutory SEND requirements and high-quality provision
• Support the effective deployment of resources to maximise learner outcomes
• Lead and contribute to professional development, building staff confidence and expertise in SEND
• Act as Designated Teacher for looked-after children
• Create Personal Education Plans and attend PEP meetings
• Champion inclusion and drive continuous improvement across the school
• Embed high-quality SEND practice across all aspects of school life

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• NPQ for SENCO or NASENCO completed before September 2024

Experience

• Substantial experience supporting children and young people with SEND
• Proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils with additional needs

Skills & knowledge

• Thorough understanding of current SEND legislation, policy and best practice
• Knowledge of the EHCP process
• Ability to inspire, influence and support colleagues to deliver inclusive practice
• Outstanding leadership, communication and partnership-working skills

Other

• Designated Teacher training, held or willing to be undertaken
• Passion for ensuring every child belongs, succeeds and flourishes