SENDCo at Chiltern Way Academy Wendover

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover is seeking an inspirational SENDCo to lead provision for students with special educational needs. QTS is a requirement for this post, and the role can be offered as full-time or part-time depending on the applicant's preference.

You will work within a Trust that champions inclusive practice, safeguarding, and high standards of learning. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to ensure excellent progress for learners aged 11–19 with ASC and SEMH needs.

Qualifications

• QTS is a requirement for this post.
• Experience as SENDCo or an exceptional practitioner looking to progress to SENDCo.
• Ability to lead SEN provision across a campus and work with senior leaders.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of SEN provision across the campus to ensure excellent student progress.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching in SEN interventions and their outcomes.
• Keep SLT and Governing Body informed about SEN practice and legislation.
• Collaborate with pastoral, attendance and behaviour teams to ensure high-quality SEN provision.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Inclusive practice

Team collaboration

Education

QTS

Job description

About this Role

An exciting, life-changing career with fabulous opportunities! Be part of something extraordinary.

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover provides education and care for young people aged 11 -19 with ASC. As one of the Trust's largest and most dynamic campuses, Wendover delivers a balanced focus on academic achievement, life skills development and personal growth, ensuring students are well prepared for further education, employment and independence.

At Chiltern Way Academy Trust, we don't do ordinary. We are rewriting the future for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) through innovative, transformational education. Our award-winning Multi Academy Trust provides cutting-edge, compassionate and personalised learning across our specialist campuses.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational SENDCo to work as part of our team. You may be an experienced SENDCo or an exceptional practitioner looking to further your career as an aspiring SENDCo, Please note QTS is a requirement for this post.

This role can be full time or part time, please state your interest on your application form.

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic leadership of the provision for students with special educational needs (SEN) across the campus in order to ensure that our students make excellent progress.
  Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching in interventions of students withSEN. Monitor the effectiveness of intervention for students with SEN by outcome.
  Ensure that the Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body are informed aboutcurrent good practice and legislation relating to SEN and inclusion and thatpolicies and practices relating to SEN are up to date.
  Liaise effectively with staff across the campus, including pastoral, attendance andbehaviour support teams, to ensure high quality provision for students with SEN.

What We Offer

• A nurturing, forward-thinking environment where every child receives a genuine fresh start
• Small class sizes and a personalised approach to teaching and learning
• A dedicated, experienced and passionate staff team, dedicated governors and senior leadership team
• Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression
• State-of-the-art facilities designed to meet a wide range of needs across the autism and behaviour spectrum
  A friendly and supportive environment where a collaborative approach is of the utmost importance
• The chance to play a meaningful role in improving life chances and shaping brighter futures

Who We Are Looking For

• Enthusiastic, resilient and reflective professionals
  Individuals committed to inclusive practice and safeguarding
• A skilful communicator with the ability to manage tricky situations to achieve best outcomes
• Individuals able to inspire, engage and adapt to diverse learning needs
• Strong team players who want to grow within an innovative and rapidly developing Trust

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.