SENDCo

LeAF Studio; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality training and development

Well-being programme access

Staff Discount Scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Free Will writing service

Pension through Teachers’ Pensions or:

Job summary

LEAF Studio School Bournemouth invites applications for an enthusiastic SENDCo to join our leadership team. We are committed to ensuring students with special needs receive the best possible education and welcome experienced SENDCo candidates or aspiring SENDCoers aiming to become fully qualified.

The successful candidate will lead with integrity, safeguard students, and collaborate with families and agencies to raise life chances for our learners in a creative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• SENDCo role requires enthusiasm, talent and commitment to supporting students with special educational needs.
• Experience as SENDCo or aspiring SENDCo with commitment to becoming fully qualified.

Responsibilities

• Put students at the heart of every decision.
• Build strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Be driven to improve the life chances of young people.
• Have the confidence to hold challenging conversations with stakeholders.
• Balance empathy with high expectations and professional challenge.
• Demonstrate resilience, professionalism and compassion.
• Be highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders and external agencies.
• Lead with integrity and maintain safeguarding standards.
• Value teamwork and contribute positively to our school culture.
• Be ambitious for our students and their development.

Job description

SENDCo
LEAF Studio School, Bournemouth

LEAF Studio School is a unique and ambitious specialist school in Bournemouth, focused on excellence in stage, screen and sport. We provide a creative and inspirational environment where young people are encouraged to develop their talents, confidence and future career pathways.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented and committed SENDCo to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to help ensure that our students with special needs receive the best possible education. We welcome applications from experienced SENDCo's or aspiring SENDCo's, with a commitment to becoming fully qualified.

The successful candidate will:

• Put students at the heart of every decision.
• Build strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Be driven by a determination to improve the life chances of young people.
• Have the confidence to hold challenging and sometimes difficult conversations.
• Balance empathy with high expectations and professional challenge.
• Demonstrate resilience, professionalism and compassion.
• Be highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders and external agencies.
• Lead with integrity and maintain the highest standards of safeguarding.
• Value teamwork and contribute positively to our culture.
• Be ambitious for our students and their own development.

What we have to Offer:

• High quality training and development for your career
• Access to a comprehensive Well-being programme
• Staff Discount Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free Will writing service
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Maddy Fuller; HR Academy Lead, at [e-mail]