SENDCO - Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies

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Smethwick

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GBP 55,000 - 61,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies in Smethwick are seeking a SENDCo to provide strategic and operational oversight of SEND provision across both schools. The role includes managing our Focus Provision for Autistic children and leading a caring, professional team.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader, with the vision to motivate staff, work with outside agencies and parents, and develop staff through targeted strategies and CPD within the MAT.

Qualifications

Preferably a current SENDCO qualification.
Experience of the SENDCO role.
Good understanding of Autism and high support needs.
Experience across the Primary age range.
Knowledge and experience of EHCP application and Annual Reviews.
Efficient time management.
Ability to build strong relationships with outside agencies and parents.
Ability to support and develop staff, modelling strategies like Emotion Coaching, Low Arousal, intensive interaction.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational oversight of SEND provision across both Devonshire campuses.
Manage the Focus Provision for Autistic children.
Lead and inspire staff; drive quality and welfare for pupils with additional needs.
Collaborate with outside agencies and parents to implement effective support plans.
Support CPD within the MAT and model best practice in inclusion.

Skills

SENDCO qualification

SENDCO experience

Autism understanding

Primary age range

EHCP & Annual Reviews

Time management

Relationship building

Staff development

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a SENDCO at Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies in Smethwick. This is a Senior Leadership role which will operate across both schools.

The successful candidate will be a highly organised creative thinker who can provide a strategic and operational oversight of provision for those pupils with SEND. This will include managing our resource base which is a Focus Provision for Autistic children. You will be an inspirational leader, with the vision and confidence to motivate, challenge and support; someone who is passionate about children’s learning and welfare.

About us:

We are a highly inclusive school that welcomes children with a diverse range of strengths and differences. We believe strongly in equal opportunities and that all children entitled to a broad and balanced curriculum. Our children with additional needs benefit from a personalised approach that meets their individual needs.

You will be working with our amazing children, who motivate and inspire us on a daily basis.

We are seeking a candidate who has:

Preferably a current SENDCo qualification
Experience of the SENDCo role
A good understanding of Autism and children with high support needs
Experience of working across the Primary age range
Knowledge and experience of managing successful processes, such as EHCP application and Annual Reviews
Efficient time management
An ability to build strong relationships with outside agencies and parents
An ability to support and develop staff, modelling various strategies, such as Emotion Coaching, Low Arousal approach, intensive interaction

We can offer:

A dedicated and caring team of professionals that make up our Devonshire family
Support, fantastic CPD and opportunities provided by our values driven MAT, Victoria Academies Trust
A well-established successful Focus Provision
Well behaved, delightful children - visitors regularly comment on the impeccable behaviour
A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team

The following dates are available to visit our schools. Please make an appointment by calling 0121 558 1652 or emailing sharon.elliott@devinfacademy.org.uk