SENDCo and Special Educational Needs Disabilities Co-ordinator

New Collaborative Learning Trust; Auckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational trust is seeking a highly motivated leader to manage the SEND provision covering maternity leave. The role requires QTS and a strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice. Responsibilities include leading the Study Support Team, coordinating support for students with special needs, and liaising with staff and parents for optimal student success. The position offers excellent professional development opportunities, a focus on staff well-being, and an attractive pension scheme. Applications should be submitted via email.

Benefits

Employer of the Year at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards

Strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Access to professional training

Attractive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Technology scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and its relevance in education.
• Experience in co-ordinating annual reviews and Individual Education Plans.
• Ability to liaise with parents, students, and external organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SEND provision at the college.
• Oversee the operations of the Study Support Team.
• Identify students with special educational needs and co-ordinate support.

Skills

Excellent time management

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring candidate to effectively lead and manage the SEND provision at the college to cover a period of maternity leave. You will lead on the vision, development and evaluation of the SEND provision as well as the day‑to‑day operations of managing the Study Support Team and staff timetabling, therefore excellent time management and organisational skills are required.

The successful candidate will have QTS and an understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and how this relates to an educational setting. You will be responsible for the identification of students with special educational needs and/or medical issues, co‑ordinating annual reviews and Individual Education Plans and applying on‑line for student access arrangements. Liaising with feeder schools, parents, students, staff and other Trust SENDCos and external organisations to ensure the best possible support for students, therefore excellent communication skills are essential for the role.

New College Doncaster, an academic sixth form college, offers a distinctive young adult ethos and is a great place to work and study. With 1,500 students, New College Doncaster has grown rapidly since opening in 2017 and students make exceptional progress in both A level and level 3 applied general courses. The college is proud to have been rated ‘outstanding’ in all categories in its 2021 Ofsted inspection: “Students at New College Doncaster experience a culture of very high expectations, which supports them to maximise their potential and achieve their aspirations. Teachers challenge students to be the best that they can be, to have very high levels of attendance and punctuality, and to develop strong, independent learning skills.” The three Colleges within the Trust work closely together, presenting exciting opportunities for collaboration, support, development and progression.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic team at the forefront of change and to make a real difference to raising standards of education in the local community. New College Doncaster delivers primarily A Level provision, alongside a number of Level 3 applied general qualifications and a very small amount of Level 2 provision.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.

The Trust currently comprises of three 16‑19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards – these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter.
• Access to high quality professional training, both in‑house and externally, to support your professional development.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme.
• A culture of self‑reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff.

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

To see the full job description, person specification and to apply please visit https://nclt.ac.uk/vacancies.

Applications should be submitted to [e-mail].