Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Presencial; GBP 65 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Local Government Pension Scheme/TP

Structured professional development

Staff benefits and discounts

Flexible working options

Resumo da oferta

Hackney New Primary School is seeking a permanent SENCO to lead SEN policy and provision across the school, covering the SEND register, provision map and guidance for colleagues. The role combines whole-school leadership with teaching in one provision for about 2.5 days per week.

The post requires QTS and NPQ SENCO (or commitment to complete within three years); visa sponsorship is not available. Strong collaboration with families and external agencies is essential.

Qualificações

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and degree required.
• NPQ SENCO or commitment to complete within 3 years of appointment.
• Relevant teaching qualification as part of professional criteria.
• Experience of leading SEN across a school setting is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the strategic development, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN policy and provision across the school.
• Oversee the SEND register, provision map and co-ordination of provision for individual pupils.
• Guide colleagues on graduated approach, inclusive teaching and interventions using assessment data.
• Collaborate with parents, early years providers, schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, the local authority and external agencies.
• Contribute to school development and statutory compliance.
• Lead staff development and INSET for SEN.
• Lead and manage teaching assistants working with pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Fulfil teacher responsibilities under the STPCD, including leading teaching and learning for 2.5 days per week.

Conhecimentos

SEND Code of Practice

Inclusive teaching

Intervention planning

Communication & negotiation

Safeguarding

Prioritisation

Formação académica

QTS

Degree

NPQ SENCO / willingness to complete

Relevant teaching qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Permanent SENCO role at Hackney New Primary School, part of Compass Eko Trust, leading SEN across the whole school. It covers strategic SEN policy and provision, the SEND register and provision map, guidance for colleagues, and work with families and external agencies. The post pairs whole-school leadership with teaching in one of the school's provisions for about 2.5 days a week. Applicants need QTS and the NPQ SENCO, or a commitment to complete it within three years; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead the strategic development, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN policy and provision across the school
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of SEN policy, including the SEND register, provision map and co-ordination of provision for individual pupils
• Guide colleagues on the graduated approach, high-quality inclusive teaching and effective interventions, using assessment data to plan provision
• Work with parents and carers, early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, the local authority and other external agencies
• Contribute to school development and statutory compliance
• Lead staff development and INSET
• Lead and manage teaching assistants working with pupils with SEN or a disability
• Fulfil teacher responsibilities under the STPCD, including leading teaching and learning within one of the school's provisions for 2.5 days per week

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree
• Relevant teaching qualification
• NPQ SENCO, or willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' teaching experience
• Strong experience of working closely with children with SEND
• Experience of working at whole-school level, including self-evaluation and development planningExperience of conducting training or leading INSET

Skills & knowledge

• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Strong understanding of high-quality inclusive teaching and effective intervention strategies
• Ability to plan and evaluate interventions and analyse data to inform provision
• Effective communication and strong working relationships, including through influence and negotiation
• Commitment to best outcomes, equal opportunities, ongoing professional learning, confidentiality and safeguarding
• Ability to prioritise effectively under pressure

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks

What’s offered

• Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks
• Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Structured programme of professional development
• Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
• Access to staff benefits and discount schemes
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible