SENDCO at Durrington High School
Durrington High School
West Sussex
- New
- Expiring soon
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 September 2024
Job overview
We are delighted to be able to advertise this exciting leadership role at our school. We are looking for a dynamic, committed and caring individual who can not only make a real difference to the education of students with additional learning needs but also contribute to whole school improvement work.
The role is aimed at either someone who is currently a deputy SENDCO looking to step up to lead a whole area or an existing SENDCO who is looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and driven school environment. We are happy to consider applications from candidates with (or without) the current NASENCO or the new NPQ for SENDCOs. We are determined to find the right person who can make a real difference and that you fit with our values and school ethos.
As a leader and part of our Extended Leadership Team within the school you will help in maintaining a calm and purposeful learning environment, so that all students can make the most of the excellent teaching and take full advantage of our rich and diverse curriculum. We are relentless about having the highest of aspirations and expectations for every one of our students; this being a key feature of our success with all children but especially those who have had additional needs over recent years.
You will be joining a hugely successful Extended Leadership Team, consisting of leaders at all stages of their journey who are knowledgeable, committed and passionate about delivering fantastic outcomes for our young people. One of our Assistant Headteachers is also a qualified SENDCO so you will have expert support and line management.
This will be an enriching and exciting experience for any colleague who joins the team. In return we will offer you the opportunity to develop as a leader both in your knowledge and skills and to work in a hugely supportive and driven team of leaders.
Applicants must complete the application form and return it, alongside a supporting statement (max. 2 pages A4) to ladams@durring.com
Closing date 9am Monday 23 September 2024
Durrington High School as part of the Durrington Multi Academy Trust has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff that meet ‘regulated activity’ will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) with Barred Lists check before employment commences.
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About Durrington High School
Working at Durrington
At Durrington we have worked hard to develop a culture in our school where teachers and leaders are looked after, supported and professionally enriched. We would love to hear from you if you think that you might want to play a part in the exciting Durrington journey! In an ever-changing educational landscape, we focus on clear priorities:
- Ensuring all staff are able to have a sensible work/life balance - this means that we constantly review what we do, so teachers and leaders are able to focus on their core purpose.
- An evidence informed approach to teaching and CPD - we don’t want our teachers wasting their time on low-impact, gimmicky approaches to teaching. We want them to shape their teaching around what research evidence says is most likely to work. As one of only 39 Research Schools in the country, we are at the forefront of ensuring everything we do is informed by research evidence.
- Developing and growing our own excellent leaders, who in turn are able to nurture their own high-performing teams.
- Appointing external candidates with shared values, who will thrive in our school.
Looking After Our Staff
At Durrington we know that our staff are our most valuable resource. As a result, we have put in place a number of strategies to alleviate the pressures on staff. These include:
- We have moved away from a ‘tick-box’ approach to teaching and have embraced a ‘tight but loose’ approach. We want teaching to be tight, in terms of focusing on sound, evidence-informed pedagogical principles, but loose in terms of how this is interpreted in classrooms by subject specialists.
- Each department has developed their own streamlined feedback and homework policies, aimed at reducing workload whilst optimising impact.
- Teachers are not expected to write lengthy reports for students, but to record a current and projected grade for students and a judgement grade for effort and homework. •
- Enhanced pay scales and rapid progression opportunities.
- Teacher non-contact time above the national average.
- We have just three data collection points for each year group in a year, informed by ongoing assessment of student progress.
- We do not grade lesson observations.
- Fortnightly joint planning CPD within curriculum teams saves a significant amount of time for individual teachers.
- INSET days are used for collaborative planning in curriculum teams.
- Teachers are not expected to keep lengthy ‘evidence files’ for appraisal.
- All staff are registered with Healthshield for a range of wellbeing and practical support services with benefits including a variety of treatments for musculoskeletal issues, 24/7 GP and Employee Assistance Programme.
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