SENDCO & Inclusion Leader — Elevate Student Outcomes

MyNewTerm; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Gloucester Academy is seeking an experienced SENDCO to lead our provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. You will work alongside our existing SENDCO to promote inclusion, coordinate provision, and ensure pupils receive high-quality support throughout their education journey.

In this role you will liaise with families, staff and external professionals, develop SEND strategies, and help remove barriers to learning so every student can participate and progress.

Qualifications

• QTS required with strong teaching background.
• Experience identifying SEND and coordinating with external agencies.
• Commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Identify, monitor and review SEND needs within the school.
• Review SEND Register and placement of pupils with SEND.
• Share information on SEND plans with staff and parents.
• Develop and implement SEND policies and guidance for best provision.
• Lead on SEND Support plans and provision plans with parents and pupils.
• Coordinate referrals to external professionals (MAST, EHCP, therapists).
• Contribute to planning of evidence-based SEND strategies and targets.
• Provide outstanding teaching and support Learning/Behaviour Plans.

Skills

Inclusive education

Collaboration with families

Policy development

Raising achievement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Honours degree and postgraduate studies

SEND qualification (preferred)

Trauma Informed Training (preferred)

Job description

Gloucester Academy is seeking an experienced SENDCO to lead our provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. You will work alongside our existing SENDCO to promote inclusion, coordinate provision, and ensure pupils receive high-quality support throughout their education journey.

In this role you will liaise with families, staff and external professionals, develop SEND strategies, and help remove barriers to learning so every student can participate and progress.