Strategic SENCo & Inclusion Leader

Hermitage Primary School; Holmes Chapel; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hermitage Primary School invites applications for a proactive SENCo to lead SEND and inclusion as part of the Senior Leadership Team. You will drive high-quality teaching, effective provision and strong partnerships with families and external professionals.

The role requires strategic leadership, statutory knowledge, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, including responsibilities for Looked-after children, with NPQ/SENCO qualifications as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified teacher with substantial SEND and inclusive education experience.
• NPQ for SENCOs is mandatory for new appointments from 1 Sept 2024.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the school's provision for pupils with SEND in line with the SEND Code of Practice and Regulations 2014.
• Provide strategic leadership, advice, support and professional development for colleagues.
• Oversee identification, assessment, planning, delivery and review of SEND provision and statutory documentation.
• Monitor progress and outcomes of pupils with SEND and use evidence to improve provision.
• Work with pupils, parents, carers, governors, Local Authority and other agencies.
• Support admissions and transitions for pupils with SEND, including those in the Specialist Inclusion Base.
• Lead and support a dedicated staff team and contribute to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of children is central to leadership and practice.

Skills

SEND leadership

Strategic planning

Coaching & training

Communication with parents

Organisational skills

Autism knowledge

National Curriculum knowledge

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

NPQ for SENCOs

Job description

Hermitage Primary School invites applications for a proactive SENCo to lead SEND and inclusion as part of the Senior Leadership Team. You will drive high-quality teaching, effective provision and strong partnerships with families and external professionals.

The role requires strategic leadership, statutory knowledge, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, including responsibilities for Looked-after children, with NPQ/SENCO qualifications as appropriate.