Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo)

Teaching Vacancies; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

National terms

Supportive team

34 days leave

Pensions

Employee assistance

Eye care vouchers

Flu vaccination

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo) for an academy in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will implement the SEND Code of Practice, uphold high expectations for achievement, attainment and behaviour, and lead by example to inspire children and staff.

You will support learning for all students, including those with EAL, disadvantaged or SEND, work with the Senior Trust Leader to implement the academy's vision, and have access to

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and related procedures.
• High expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour.
• Ability to lead by example, inspire and motivate staff.
• Commitment to developing learning for all learners including EAL and those with SEND.
• Support the Senior Trust Leader and academy development priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SEND Code of Practice is implemented across the academy.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement, attainment and behaviour.
• Lead by example to inspire children and colleagues.
• Support learning for all learners, including EAL and those with SEND.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to deliver the academy's vision and priorities.

Skills

SEND Code of Practice

High expectations

Leadership by example

Inclusion & SEND support

Mentoring/coaching

Staff collaboration

Job description

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Have sound knowledge of the SEND Code of practice, the Trusts SEND Policy and related procedures to ensure its implementation
• Hold High Expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour
• Lead by example, inspiring and motivating children and colleagues
• Have a commitment to supporting & developing the learning of all learners including those with EAL, who are disadvantaged or have SEND
• Support The Senior Trust Leader and principals in implementing academy visions and development priorities
• Have access to a Trust Senior Leader for SEND who will act as a coach and mentor.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• Professional development opportunities
• National terms and Conditions
• Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration
• Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Free Annual Flu Vaccination

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.