SENCO / Inclusion Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house coaching and mentoring

Wide range of professional development

Regular opportunities to work with ITP

Access to trust and local networks

Access to Darlington networks

Job summary

The Rydal Academy, which runs a school and nursery, seeks a permanent SENCO and Inclusion Lead to work alongside the leadership team. The post leads provision for pupils with varying needs, directing and mapping it across the school and shaping its future direction.

Its distinct features are a highly inclusive setting, a skilled workforce to shape and regular liaison with local agencies and partners. Applicants need the National Award for SEN Co-ordination or NPQ SENCO, or prior SENCO

Qualifications

• National Award for SEN Co-ordination or NPQ SENCO, or currently enrolled on the NPQ SENCO programme.
• Prior experience in a SENCO role.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision across the school and nursery for pupils with varying needs.
• Direct and map provision across the school.
• Shape and develop a skilled workforce.
• Liaise with local agencies and partners.
• Shape the future direction of the school alongside the leadership team.

Skills

Effective teaching

SEND expertise

Education policy knowledge

SENCO experience

Education

National Award for SEN Co-ordination or NPQ SENCO, or currently enrolled on the NPQ SENCO programme

Job description

The Rydal Academy, which runs a school and nursery, seeks a permanent SENCO and Inclusion Lead to work alongside the leadership team. The post leads provision for pupils with varying needs, directing and mapping it across the school and shaping its future direction. Its distinct features are a highly inclusive setting, a skilled workforce to shape and regular liaison with local agencies and partners. Applicants need the National Award for SEN Co-ordination or NPQ SENCO, or prior SENCO experience, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead provision across the school and nursery for pupils with varying needs
• Direct and map provision across the school
• Shape and develop a skilled workforce
• Liaise with local agencies and partners
• Shape the future direction of the school alongside the leadership team

Qualifications

• National Award for SEN Co-ordination or NPQ SENCO, or currently enrolled on the NPQ SENCO programme

Experience

• Prior experience in a SENCO role, as an alternative to the qualification

Skills & knowledge

• Highly effective teacher
• Expertise in one or more areas of SEND
• Up-to-date knowledge of the current national education agenda

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• In-house coaching and mentoring
• Wide range of professional development opportunities
• Regular opportunities to work with Initial Teacher Training providers
• Access to trust and local networks
• Access to Darlington networks