SEND Co-ordinator

Department of Human Resources; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

NHGS is seeking an ambitious SENDCo to lead and develop outstanding provision for our SEND students from Years 7-13, liaising with external agencies and local partnerships to promote excellent outcomes. The role involves supporting a Deputy SENDCo and a SEND administrator in a welcoming SEND provision area and shaping inclusive pedagogy across the school.

You will work strategically with the leadership team to raise aspirations, develop policy, and model high-quality teaching across the

Responsibilities

• To champion inclusive excellence across the school, ensuring that all students - particularly those with SEND - receive high-quality, ambitious provision that enables them to achieve their full academic and personal potential.
• To determine and drive the whole school strategic development of SEND policy, foster a culture of high aspirations, and serve as the school’s expert advisor on inclusive pedagogy.
• To direct and develop the SEND team and facilities, supported by a Deputy SENDCo and SEND administrator
• To lead on the co-ordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN or a disability
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents/carers and other agencies
• To model excellence through whole class teaching

Job description

Salary: MPR/ UPR + TLR2c £8,610 per annum

Reporting to:Headteacher & Strategic Leadership Group

Contract Type: Permanent 0.8 - 1.0 FTE including a teaching commitment

Vacancy Information

Are you passionate aboutinclusion? At NHGS we are determined to ensure that no child is left behind, no child is left out, and no child is left unseen. We are committed to ensuring that all students develop the confidence, the qualifications and the character to succeed and thrive in today's world, and we are seeking to appoint an ambitious SENDCo to play a key role in achieving this goal

You will work strategically with the leadership team to lead and develop outstanding provision for our SEND students from Years 7-13 and their families.With a strong knowledge of the current SEND landscape, you will liase with external agencies and local partnerships, using research-backed methodologies to promote excellent outcomes.As a highly effective teacher, you will model good practice and have a strong influence on the teaching and learning of students across the school.

You will be supported by a Deputy Sendco, a SEND administrator and a friendly and capable team in our welcoming SEND provision area.Our school is a warm and friendly environment with academically ambitious students with a strong desire to succeed and a wide array of interests and talents. We place a strong emphasis on personal development and our academic curriculum is matched with a rich extra-curricular life.

If you are determined to break down barriers to learning and build the confidence of students, as well as develop colleagues, then we would love to hear from you.

The role will involve:

• To champion inclusive excellence across the school, ensuring that all students - particularly those with SEND - receive high-quality, ambitious provision that enables them to achieve their full academic and personal potential.
• To determine and drive the whole school strategic development of SEND policy, foster a culture of high aspirations, and serve as the school’s expert advisor on inclusive pedagogy.
• To direct and develop the SEND team and facilities, supported by a Deputy SENDCo and SEND administrator
• To lead on the co-ordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN or a disability
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents/carers and other agencies
• To model excellence through whole class teaching

Full details of the role and responsibilities can be found in the job description.

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school prior to submitting an application. A visit will give you the chance to experience our ethos first-hand, meet our dedicated team, and see our learning environment in action. To arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact 01422 244625.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance, including checks with past employers.