Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Applefields School; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wetherby High School in a semi-rural area of North Leeds is seeking an experienced SENCo to develop and lead our SEND strategy and provision as part of the Extended Leadership Team. The post requires a deep understanding of inclusive education, a track record of managing resource provision, and the ability to inspire a forward-thinking SEND team to meet the needs of vulnerable learners.

We value a restorative approach and a universal SEND offer, with a commitment to safeguarding and high

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND strategy and provision in a school.
• Strong knowledge of current SEND practice and leadership of a SEND team.
• Commitment to an inclusive, restorative school ethos and universal SEND offer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead SEND strategy as part of the Extended Leadership Team.

Skills

SEND leadership

Inclusive ethos

Staff development

Restorative practice

Job description

Grade: MPS/UPS

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location:Wetherby High School

Wetherby High School is a forward-thinking school in a semi-rural area of North Leeds. We are proud of our caring and inclusive reputation and have a strong team of professionals committed to developing and delivering a rich learning experience for all our students.

Our school community is based upon an inclusive and restorative ethos that we believe best allows every student the opportunity to realise their full potential. We are now looking to appoint an experienced and skilful SENCo to develop and lead our SEND strategy and provision working as a Senior Manager across school and part of our Extended Leadership Team.

• An understanding of, and commitment to, an inclusive school ethos, working restoratively and ensuring the well-being of each child.
• A successful track record of managing successful and effective resource provision.
• A strong knowledge of current SEND practice, able to inspire and lead a forward-thinking and successful SEND team to identify and meet the needs of our most vulnerable learners.
• A commitment to providing a highly effective universal SEND offer and a willingness to positively embrace change, challenge and opportunities.

It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in a restorative approach and the following values: to ‘Know our children well’: to be ‘Partners in Learning’: to develop ‘Character for Achievement’; to ‘Enjoy and Aspire’. We firmly believe that in order to move forwards we need to be prepared and able to ‘do things differently and do different things’.

It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in a restorative approach and the following values: to ‘Know our children well’; to be ‘Partners in Learning’; to develop ‘Character for Achievement’; to ‘Enjoy and Aspire’. We firmly believe that in order to move forwards we need to be prepared and able to ‘do things differently and do different things’.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is published on the website.