SENDCo Collingham GCSE and Sixth Form College

Collingham Independent GCSE and Sixth-Form College, a leading independent college with 50 years of experience, seeks an outstanding SENDCo to coordinate and help deliver SEND provision across our two sites, 4 days a week, to start in the Autumn Term of 2024.

About Collingham: Located in an elegant townhouse in the heart of Kensington, West London, Collingham overlooks a charming garden square and offers a unique learning environment.

Purpose of Role

• Lead and manage the SEND provision. You will oversee and be responsible for the day-to-day matters pertaining to all students with SEND, both at GCSE and A-level.
• Manage the SEND and EAL register and co-ordinate those students requiring examination access arrangements.
• Liaise with LEA, parents/carers, and external professionals regarding students with EHCPs and/or SEND.
• Contribute towards whole School Safeguarding through the DSL. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be a graduate with a relevant good honours degree and appropriate SpLD qualifications
• Be a creative, inventive and dedicated practitioner with a real passion for supporting pupils to achieve their best
• Have experience in either the private or maintained sector.
• Be confident working within a cloud-based IT system
• Have an exceptional eye for detail
• Be excited by the school’s vision and respect the school’s values.

Collingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and checks with previous employers. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.

Please see attached document for further information about the role or contact the college.