Head of Leaning Support & SENDCo

About the School - Kings Plymouth

King’s School and Nursery in Plymouth is a co-educational independent school for children aged 8 months up to 11 years old. We provide a complete education in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our strong sense of family and community, where each child is guided and encouraged to aim high and do their best both academically and personally, is something we are very proud of. Good manners and thoughtfulness for others are core values and children learn to take responsibility whilst gaining in self-confidence, self-discipline and maturity.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Leaning Support & SENDCo to join our fantastic team. 

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. 

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. 

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role

As the Head of Leaning Support & SENDCo, you will work closely with the Head and colleagues in the strategic development of the School’s Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) policy and provision. Additionally, you will be responsible for the day to day operation of the school’s SEND policy and coordination of special needs activity; the aim of which is to raise SEN pupil achievement and to increase staff awareness and skills to support the child with additional needs.

This is a part-time 0.6FTE, permanent position available immediately.

To view the full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for: 

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Be a well-qualified graduate with QTS or the equivalent gained through experience and knowledge of current learning support strategies .
• Have a National Certificate for SENCOs or equivalent through experience
• Be a competent user of ICT to support classroom work, pupil assessment and record-keeping.
• Possess a high level of classroom teaching skills and excellent interpersonal skills 

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience 
• Teacher’s Pension
• Subsidised lunch provided during Term Time 
• School holidays and public holidays / Holiday Allowance 
• Free parking on site (subject to availability) 
• School fee discount 
• Exclusive third-party discounts 
• Professional Development 

 How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:  Sunday 26th January 2025.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.