SENCO - Special Educational Needs Coordinator

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SENCO to join our team at Oxclose Community Academy to support the Headteacher leading managing and monitoring all SEND policies and strategies to deliver the academy’s vision.

The successful individual will be a qualified teacher with a SENCO qualification and experience working with students with a wide range of special educational needs.  They will have strong knowledge of current SEND legislation and best practices in inclusive education. 

This key individual will have excellent communication skills with proven ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders including teachers, parents and other professionals. The ability to relate well to children and young people and members of the community is essential.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please click here: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

To see the full job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached supporting documents.

To apply please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/SENCO_Special_Educational_Needs_Coordinator/270273 and complete our online application form.  If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Wednesday 16th October 2024

If you would like further information or would like to tour the school please contact Laura Fittes at fittes.l@oxclose.net.

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.