SENDCo
The Park Community School
Barnstaple
- Expired
- Salary:
- UPS3 + TLR1 + potential R&R bonus
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 14 November 2023
Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic, hardworking and dedicated colleague to lead our SEND provision. The successful candidate will be passionate and dedicated to improving the opportunities and progress for all students, especially those with SEND. They will work closely with our new Headteacher to further embed our vision, values and ethos to ensure high levels of engagement across the school and the curriculum in its widest sense. They will work with colleagues at all levels to support inclusive ways of working, developing staff, systems and processes to allow students the opportunities they deserve to make great progress and achieve highly.
The successful candidate will be joining a hard-working staff team with a range of skills and experiences, being the direct line manager for our Assistant SENDCo, SEND Administrator and team of HLTAs and TAs.
Senior Team
∙ Headteacher
∙ Deputy Headteacher Quality of Education
∙ Assistant Headteacher Pastoral Leadership
∙ Two Assistant Headteachers with responsibility for Teaching & Learning
∙ Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Safeguarding and DSL
∙ School Business Manager
We are ambitious for our school and students and seek a colleague who can help to further shape and implement our vision. This post would provide the opportunities and professional development for a colleague aspiring to a more senior position.
The postholder can expect a high degree of support from the leadership team, school staff and our Trust who provide support for school improvement, curriculum development, Inclusion, Safeguarding, HR, school Operations and Estates. We have a very close and supportive relationship with our Trust and they play an integral part in our school development and operation.
We are seeking to appoint a colleague who shares our passion and commitment to inclusion. The post holder will, with the Deputy Headteacher of Inclusion, Ethos and Engagement, help to shape the vision and direction for SEND and inclusion and take day to day responsibility for the operation of the SEND delivery, curriculum, learning plans, interventions, SEND policy, SEND progress, QA processes, monitoring, information reports and SEND compliance. You will work closely with students, staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure high quality teaching and learning and the effective use of resources to provide an excellent and inclusive education. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver aspects of our inclusive curriculum within the classroom.
This role is suitable for an experienced leader with appropriate skills, knowledge, and experience of significant and successful work with students. The successful candidate will have experience of working with others to help shape the strategic direction for Inclusion, Ethos and Engagement. You will lead and develop your own team to deliver excellent student support services covering SEND and inclusion and support excellent classroom delivery.
You will work closely with other leaders to secure strong outcomes and ensure the work in your area has impact and is successful. Our SENDCo will work with our Assistant Headteachers with responsibility for Teaching & Learning to support effective classroom delivery. Working with colleagues in school, our Trust, other organisations, and schools to achieve our strategic intent, ensuring we meet our statutory requirements and those within the accountability framework.
The postholder will ensure our ethos is evidenced in all we do and at every level within our school using every opportunity to support our ethos and engagement in school life.
Attached documents
About The Park Community School
Nestled close to the beautiful North Devon coast and at the edge of Exmoor, The Park Community School is one of two 11-16 comprehensive schools in Barnstaple. Park was opened in 1972 following the re-organisation of selective education in the town; however, the origins of the school date back to 1910, with the site housing both the Boys and Girls grammar schools. Many elements of the original buildings remain and these help to link the school to its proud and strong history.
The school currently educates 1472 students, mainly from the town of Barnstaple and outlying villages. In recent years, the popularity of the school has meant that the geographical catchment has increased, with many students now travelling some distance to join us. Most year groups are currently oversubscribed.
The school is a founding member of The Tarka Learning Partnership (TLP), an academy trust with a vision to empower young people in North Devon through learning. The Trust includes Park’s main feeder primary schools - Eden Park Academy, Sticklepath Community Primary Academy, Landkey Community Primary Academy, Roundswell Community Primary Academy, Newport Community School Primary Academy, Fremington Primary School along with North Molton Primary School. TLP also includes the Devon Primary SCITT, a partner dedicated to primary school teacher training.
TLP supports Park and ensures academic rigour, collaboration and the further development of teaching and learning. Park also has strategic alliances with the North Devon Academic Board, and is a member of South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT) and the North Devon Teaching School Alliance. This reflects a key focus of our vision and governance to ensure continual school development.
Headteacher
Vicky Owen
Vision and values
The Park Community School’s main aim is to be the best educational facility in Devon and to earn itself a national reputation of excellence. To do this, the secondary school strives to ensure that every child discovers their passion for learning and understands that they can achieve their potential. The school aims to be a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment that allows each student to become a confident, resilient and adaptable learner.
The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that emphasises the importance of literacy, numeracy and ICT. Students are taught how to work well in a team, as well as the importance of self-reliance and citizenship.
Ofsted report
"Pupils are aware of their responsibilities as citizens and demonstrate this by their involvement in the life of the school."
"The behavior of pupils is good. They are polite and well mannered. This contributes strongly to the calm atmosphere in the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and respectful."
"The school runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis because pupils know and adhere to the high expectations of staff."
"The headteacher provides strong, clear-sighted leadership. Since his appointment, he has raised expectations at the school"
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