Associate Assistant Headteacher - SENDCo
Torquay Girls Grammar School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7DYThis job expired on 27 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 January 2023 at 9am
Date listed
6 January 2023
Job details
Working pattern
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Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L4 to L7
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Strategic Leadership Team at Torquay Girls’ Grammar School (TGGS) as our SENDCo.
We are looking for an experienced professional who can lead the strategic direction and development of SEND policy and provision, ensuring that TGGS is an inclusive environment where students with SEN or a disability can thrive and achieve expected outcomes.The SENDCo will lead a wider team with enthusiasm and commitment and will support staff to deliver high quality and adaptative teaching in line with the SEND Code of Practice in our outstanding school.In return, you will benefit from working within a forward thinking, creative and dynamic strategic leadership team providing you with whole school experience and opportunities to develop your career.
Ideally you will already hold the National Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCo), however, supportto achieve this qualificationwill be given to the right candidate.
This position involves a teaching responsibility with 20 periods over a fortnight and the successful candidate will be a full member of the SLT with Associate Assistant Headteacher responsibilities.
What the school offers its staff
The chance to work for an exceptionally high achieving, successful school.
Opportunities to develop your career.
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
There is a range of social activities for staff, with end-of-term socials at a variety of local venues. Friday Club where staff meet for coffee, tea and biscuits. Staff meet for annual celebrations such as our carol service, concerts, plays and productions; there are end-of-term staff lunches.
TGGS has a strong House Culture and all new members of staff are assigned to one of our five Houses. You will have the opportunity to take part in the wide variety of house activities including staff vs students sports, fundraising activities, Sponsored Walk and the House Shout.
The Sports Hall provides a fitness suite, with £50,000 of machines, and is free for staff use.
Further details about the role
The deadline for applications is 9am, Friday 27th January 2023 with interviews provisionally scheduled for the following week.
Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact Mrs Rumbelow, Headteacher's PA, via email to arrange: lrumbelow@tggsacademy.org.
For the application process, please go to https://www.tggsacademy.org/vacancies where you will find a link to the application form.
All applications must be on the Application Form – CVs are not accepted.
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About Torquay Girls Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 990 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Torquay Girls Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- personnel@tggsacademy.org
- Phone number
- 01803613215
TGGS is a girls’ 11-18 selective Academy in Torquay, Devon. Achievement is consistently high and TGGS has maintained its position as one of the top 20 state girls' schools in the country for both progress and achievement. Our vision is to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives. Our Single Academy Trust is founded on the core values which apply to all our community: equality; open minded; kindness; collaboration; and well-being. The school has a long history of success with committed and dedicated students, staff and Trustees at the heart of the community. You would be joining an outstanding school, with dedicated, professional and hardworking staff and wonderful students.
Arranging a visit to Torquay Girls Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@tggsacademy.org.
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