SENCo (Senior Manager, ESLT)

Wetherby High School; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wetherby High School is seeking an experienced SENCo to develop and lead our SEND strategy and provision, working as a Senior Manager across the school and as part of the Extended Leadership Team. The post requires a strong commitment to inclusive practice, restorative approaches and improving outcomes for all learners.

The successful candidate will have a track record of leading SEND provision, building resilient teams, managing resources effectively and inspiring colleagues to meet the needs

Qualifications

• Understanding of inclusive school ethos and restorative approach.
• Strong track record in managing SEND resources and leading a SEND team.
• Commitment to universal SEND provision and openness to change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead SEND strategy and provision across the school.
• Work as a Senior Manager across school and as part of the Extended Leadership Team.
• Ensure well-being and meeting needs of vulnerable learners.

Skills

SEND leadership

Team leadership

Restorative practice

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Title and Organisation

SENCo (Senior Manager, ESLT) - Wetherby High School

Wetherby High School is a forward-thinking school in a semi-rural area of North Leeds. We are proud of our caring and inclusive reputation and have a strong team of professionals committed to developing and delivering a rich learning experience for all our students. Our school community is based upon an inclusive and restorative ethos that we believe best allows every student the opportunity to realise their full potential. We are now looking to appoint an experienced and skilful SENCo to develop and lead our SEND strategy and provision working as a Senior Manager across school and part of our Extended Leadership Team.

Candidate Profile

• An understanding of, and commitment to, an inclusive school ethos, working restoratively and ensuring the well-being of each child.
• A successful track record of managing successful and effective resource provision. A strong knowledge of current SEND practice, able to inspire and lead a forward-thinking and successful SEND team to identify and meet the needs of our most vulnerable learners.
• A commitment to providing a highly effective universal SEND offer and a willingness to positively embrace change, challenge and opportunities.

It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in a restorative approach and the following values: to 'Know our children well': to be 'Partners in Learning': to develop 'Character for Achievement'; to 'Enjoy and Aspire'. We firmly believe that in order to move forwards we need to be prepared and able to 'do things differently and do different things'.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our .

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.