SENDCo

Philip Southcote School; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Well-being support & EAP

Training & development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Philip Southcote School, part of Bourne Education Trust, seeks a SENDCo for a 0.6 FTE role (three days a week: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday). The post offers a salary on the Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) with SEN allowances and a TLR2, plus a pro rata for actual hours.

On-site parking and a strong professional development ethos are provided. The SENDCo will drive high-quality SEN provision, monitor pupil progress, and lead staff training.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN provision and leading SEND initiatives.
• Ability to monitor student progress and plan interventions.
• Commitment to safeguarding and CPD for staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for SEN provision and monitor outcomes.
• Develop and oversee interventions to meet pupils' needs.
• Lead CPD and training for staff on SEN matters.

Skills

SEN provision

Intervention planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or NASENCo/NPQ

Job description

Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) FTE £34,397 to £52,489 + SEN Allowance £2,786 + TLR2 £3,477 / Actual £20,638 to £31,493 + SEN Allowance £1,672 + TLR2 £2,116

Benefits: Workplace pension through LGPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; ongoing training, learning and development opportunities; well-being support; family friendly policies; on-site parking

We are seeking a SENDCoto join our team at Philip Southcote Schoolwithin the Bourne Education Trust

About Philip Southcote School

Philip Southcote School is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School for students aged 11 to 19. As part of Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

We are extremely proud of our educational offer which has the overarching goal of preparing our students for adulthood. Philip Southcote School is a place where students quickly establish a sense of belonging and feel safe throughout their educational journey with us.

Spread across five sites within Surrey, each learning provision is staffed and resourced to meet the individual needs of all Philip Southcote students.

Philip Southcote Main School: A 3-Form Entry site for students aged 11 to 16 years.

Philip Southcote Sixth Form: For students age 16 to 19 years, this state of the art and newly opened site at The Meads is within walking distance from the main school.

Philip Southcote Satellite Centres: Our centres are based within mainstream secondary schools. Chertsey High School, Chertsey, Epsom and Ewell High School and Kings International School, Camberley.

Details

Position: SENDCo

Hours: 3 days per week (0.6) - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe) FTE £34,397 to £52,489 + SEN Allowance £2,786 + TLR2 £3,477 / Actual £20,638 to £31,493 + SEN Allowance £1,672 + TLR2 £2,116

• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include

• Ensure excellent strategic direction and development of SEN provision Monitor student progress and implement strategic intervention for the department
• Monitor quality of SEN support by establishing effective systems to identify and meet the needs of pupils
• Provide opportunities for continuing professional development for relevant staff, including leading staff training where appropriate

Requirements include

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent NASENCo/NPQ qualified
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.