Assistant SEN Coordinator

Are you an inspirational, energetic and passionate SEN practitioner? 

Join our expanding team at Byron as we prepare for an exciting move to a new, larger site in 2025! Be part of our mission to empower students to become confident, responsible, lifelong learners, equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the world.

As an Assistant SEN Coordinator (Assistant SENCo) at our school, you will play a crucial role in supporting teaching staff to adapt their strategies and practices to ensure that students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) achieve their full potential. You will work closely with the School Psychologist and the Head of Inclusion to provide tailored support and foster an inclusive learning environment for all.

The successful candidate will be

• A champion for students with SEN, dedicated to ensuring their needs are met with care and creativity.
• A collaborative team player who is excited to contribute to the success of our Inclusion Team.
• A reflective practitioner who continuously seeks opportunities for growth and innovation.

Qualifications: 

• Qualifications relevant to Education and SEND studies
• Desirable: a certified UK relevant qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent (PGCE/PGDE must be accompanied by a subject relevant Bachelor’s Degree).

Successful applicants must have:

• Exceptional, relevant knowledge and extensive experience with the British curriculum.
• A flexible and innovative approach to working in an inclusive environment.
• A mindset that believes in the potential for all students to achieve top performance, with the passion and drive to make that happen.
• A commitment to contributing to the wider life of the school community.

Desirable qualities:

• Familiarity with supporting students in multilingual and multicultural environments.
• Experience in an international school setting.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate SEN practitioner to make a real difference in the lives of students and their families while advancing their own professional development. The school offers a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. If you are passionate about education and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you.

In your application, please ensure that you address the following questions:

1. Why Byron College?
2. Why Greece?
3. What would you bring to our school?

APPOINTMENT PROCESS AND HOW TO APPLY 

As part of our 'Safer Recruitment Policy' applications must be made through the TES portal and submitted in English. A CV can be attached in addition to the application form but not as an alternative. Applications whereby the application form is not complete will be rejected. All offers of employment are provisional until the satisfactory screening of independent references and the appropriate criminal records checks. We may also undertake additional steps including social media checks.

Please provide the names and emails of 3 referees, one of whom should be your current Headteacher or Principal. References will be requested for all shortlisted candidates so please indicate if you do not wish your current employer to be contacted at this time.

• The closing date for applications is Friday 31st January 2025.

Interviews will take place from Monday 3rd February 2025 or earlier for suitable early applicants

******The school reserves the right to appoint before the deadline should a suitable candidate be found. Interviews will be conducted online or at the school as necessary.

Important notes:

Safer Recruitment Check – Please be advised that we will contact all previous employers of the successful candidate for confirmation that there have been no safeguarding concerns or convictions relating to children. All employees are required to present their original birth certificate, again as part of our safer recruitment policy and procedures.

Byron College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office. We are an independent, international school following the English National Curriculum, operating in Athens - Greece under the Department of Education License No. Z2/442/1986. The school is BSO inspected and registered with the Department for Education (DfE reference number 6337) in the United Kingdom.