SENDCo

OneSchool Global UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9,000 students are benefitting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods such as Self-Directed Learning and extensive use of learning technologies.

We have a fantastic opportunity at our OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus for a forward thinking, highly motivated and truly inspirational practitioner to be a SENDCo.

Our schools offer achievement, opportunity and professional challenge to our students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education and pay meticulous attention to detail.

We offer:

• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated who want to learn with less behavioural issues.
• Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students.
• A competitive salary (London Fringe pay scales) plus the OSG UK enhancement of 3%
• OSG UK offers its teachers membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Staff Referral scheme for OSG UK colleagues.
• Career growth and support, with weekly CPD sessions
• Our culture of respect and support from leadership, colleagues, students and parents creates a positive work environment and scheduled professional development time in work hours ensures you thrive.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a thorough understanding of and experience in pedagogical coaching including lesson observations and feedback
• Have Qualified Teacher Status (or regional equivalent)
• Excellent and detailed understanding of current safeguarding procedures
• Evidence of experience in raising achievement for the good of students
• Understanding of SEND and experience in promoting the inclusion of all students
• Have an extensive understanding of a range of SEN matters as defined in the SEN Code of Practice
• Have an accredited Postgraduate SEND or NASENCo qualification. A further qualification or wealth of experience in SEND (SpLD, Autism Spectrum Condition, PMLD) and teaching and learning strategies
• Have experience of working with learners of all abilities and enabling progression
• Adaptability to consistently move forward with curriculum and organisational changes
• Ability to work as a leader within the wider OneSchool Global framework
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills demonstrating optimistic personal behaviour towards stakeholders
• Lead by example in terms of work ethic, integrity, reliance, clarity and professional behaviour
• Be a positive role model of professional practice and conduct
• Highly organised, able to plan time effectively, meet deadlines and delegate appropriately
• A positive role model of professional practice and conduct of others
• Respect and promote the schools Ethos and Values

Key responsibilities:

•  Operational responsibility for the day to day running of Learning Support across the School.
• Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils learning. This includes assessing access arrangements for public exams.
• Maintain the SEN register in accordance with the Learning Support Policy.
• Prepare for, chair and follow up annual reviews for pupils with a statement or Education, Health and Care plan.
• Make sure all evidence of progress against EHCP targets is detailed, accurate and demonstrates the impact upon the students outcomes.
• Be a point of contact for the parents of pupils at Phases 2 and 3 and those participating in the Learning Support Programme at Phase 1.
• Be the lead professional for AGT across the school
• Report to and meet regularly with the leadership team and local governing body (the CA Team) and Regional/District Principal
• Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and commit to a class teaching input as agreed with the school leadership team
• Contribute to the maintenance of an up-to-date and relevant school improvement plan in cooperation with staff, the Trust and the wider professional team and rigorously implement it’s priorities and take direct responsibility for areas of school improvement
• Implement and maintain policies promoting a high standard and equitable approach to student welfare and behaviour management
• Support the management and organisation of the school environment effectively to ensure that safeguarding children and young people is given highest priority
• To perform such other duties as may be requested from time to time, commensurate with the role
• Uphold and promulgate the OneSchool Global Ethos within all areas of responsibility

If you would like to arrange a visit to the campus or an informal conversation regarding the role please contact James Harrison- Campus Principal- james.harrison@uk.oneschoolglobal.com

For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: OneSchool Global UK Employment Opportunities - OneSchool Global or or follow us on LinkedIn.

Closing Date for application forms: Monday 13th January 2025

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.