SENCO: Lead SEND Strategy & EHCP Implementation Term-Time

Polaris Community; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Education – Easthorpe School in Nottinghamshire is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead SEND provision and policy. You will coordinate EHCPs, chair annual reviews and support staff through CPD within a supportive, growing independent provision.

Key requirements include QTS and NASENCO (or NPQ for SENCOs). The role offers full-time, term-time only hours with a salary of £42,000 per year plus SEN allowance and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• QTS must be held with eligibility to work in the UK.
• NASENCO or willingness to undertake the current NPQ for SENCOs as required by Easthorpe School.
• Experience in SENCO leadership and SEND policy development.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic SEN policy and provision across the school.
• Design and deliver targeted interventions to close attainment gaps.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress in line with EHCPs and lead annual reviews.
• Co-ordinate EHCP reviews and act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Lead staff CPD and coordinate collaboration with tutors, parents and external agencies.
• Ensure SEN provision aligns with local authority Local Offer and transitions.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NASENCO / NPQ (SENCO qualification option)

Job description

Polaris Education – Easthorpe School in Nottinghamshire is seeking an experienced SENCO to lead SEND provision and policy. You will coordinate EHCPs, chair annual reviews and support staff through CPD within a supportive, growing independent provision.

Key requirements include QTS and NASENCO (or NPQ for SENCOs). The role offers full-time, term-time only hours with a salary of £42,000 per year plus SEN allowance and a strong benefits package.