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  • Start date details

    Autumn Term 2023 or sooner where possible

  • Closing date

    24 May 2023 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    19 May 2023

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Main to Upper pay scale

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance
TLR (dependent upon experience and expertise)

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is suitable for a qualified teacher experienced in leading on SEND. We offer an extensive CPD program of support.

The Lead Teacher for SEND will take lead responsibility to:

  • Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school

  • Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual students with SEN or a disability
  • Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
  • The SEND Lead Teacher will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD

The job requires a person who

  • Is an excellent teacher with SEN Co qualification or working towards it
  • Has experience of leading and delivering quality policies and provision for SEND

  • Ability to build effective working relationships
  • Can lead and be part of a team


What the school offers its staff

St Matthias is a good school where staff know students well. Leaders work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of the school’s diverse community. Students feel happy and safe at school. This is because leaders have created an environment where students are well supported and cared for. Leaders expect students to try hard in school. They do not tolerate disruption in lessons or at social times. In lessons students are polite and respectful of their teachers. Everyone gets access to a good-quality curriculum.(Extracts from Ofsted Report published 10th January 2020)

Staff describe working at St Matthias as extremely positive with a team approach.


Further details about the role

Contact us now to discuss the role in more detail or to visit us in school.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This post is subject to all necessary safeguarding checks this includes satisfactory references requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications and of the right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.



Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This post is subject to all necessary safeguarding checks this includes satisfactory references requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online checks, medical check, evidence of qualifications and of the right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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About St Matthias School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
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School size
882 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Phone number
01902 556400

Arranging a visit to St Matthias School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@st-matthias.com.

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