SENCO (12 Month Fixed Term, 0.4/0.6, MPS/UPS plus TLR1b (£12,481 FTE as per 23/24 pay scales)

We are looking to appoint an outstanding SENCO and teacher who is aware of the key barriers to learning students experience and has an impressive track record in ensuring that teaching, learning and assessment are wholly inclusive in a secondary school setting.

The SENCO is committed to delivering the school’s vision and high ambitions for the school’s future. Through working closely with all staff they are responsible for the development, monitoring and evaluation of the school’s Special Educational Needs Policy. The SENCO ensures that the day-to-day operation of that policy results in raising students’ achievement and closing the gap. In addition, the SENCO is responsible for supporting policy and ensuring practice across the organisation meets the needs of all learners. The SENCO communicates to others clearly and regularly about the strategic direction in this area and supports teachers in establishing effective approaches to Quality First Teaching. In particular, they ensure that the systems and profiles they introduce are understood and embedded in the everyday work of the school. The SENCO seeks to challenge underperformance and remove barriers to inclusion and achievement. The SENCO is an outstanding teacher who consistently models Professional Standards. They actively seek out best practice and inspire others to continue to improve. The SENCO actively supports the activities of the school community and the wider community it serves. 

The Learning Support Team are focused, hard-working and friendly individuals, who work together to ensure our students feel valued and able to make their expected progress. It is made up of the Lead SENDCo, three learning Mentors, one Teaching Assistant and one other SENCO. The team work closely with the Student Support team and together lead on all inclusion matters in the school, supporting the teaching, learning and assessment of our students ensuring that ‘Quality First Teaching’ is delivered for all. The well-being of our students is a key priority for the school and the Learning Support Team are at the forefront of our provision for student support. The team is highly regarded by all stakeholders and is known for the excellence of its delivery and outcomes for all of our students.

Application Closing Date: Friday 1 November 2024 

Shortlist Interview Date: Thursday 7 November 2024

Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process. 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application.  Employment will be conditional upon the College being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks.  

The School will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for the School to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so. 

This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.