Passionate and Highly Qualified SENCo

SENCO

We seek a passionate and experienced Secondary SENCO to join our North Gate British school community. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual committed to authentic inclusion in an environment of high expectations for every child. The ideal candidate will exhibit a comprehensive knowledge of Special Educational Needs and the MOE Education Policy Framework, along with a strong commitment to fostering an environment where both students and teachers are motivated to achieve excellence. The SENCO coordinates Examination Access Arrangements working closely with faculty and our examinations office to ensure all students are appropriately supported. The ability to collaborate effectively with teaching staff, parents, therapists and external agencies is essential to ensure the needs of our students as individuals are consistently met. Our new SENCO will share and develop our vision for inclusion with us. They will be a reflective practitioner, committed to engaging in professional learning to maintain best practices. As a large and thriving community, placing academic attainment alongside well-being, all staff contribute to our pastoral care and co-curricular programme.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Experience working as a SENCO or inclusion teacher in UK curriculum schools.
• University degree or higher level qualification
• Qualified Teacher status or equivalent teaching qualification for the Ministry approval.
• SENCO qualification .
• A solid understanding of the UK Curriculum is required, along with proficiency in the Arabic language.
• Completion of Exam Access Arrangement training and accreditation
• A mind-set which understands that all children deserve to access high quality learning regardless of their starting point