Deputy SENDCo
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3TUThis job expired on 2 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
2 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hrs/week / 52 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,905-£34,791
What skills and experience we're looking for
Demonstrate a high level of competency in the use of IT applications e.g. Word, Excel
Ability to assess own contribution to the work of the UTC
Ability to obtain and verify information SEND student’s educational achievements and needs, and to develop a comprehensive profile of their educational achievements and needs
Ability to help students to transfer their learning to other parts of their lives
Ability to provide a good role model to students
Ability to work in an effective partnership with UTC staff, parents/carers and other agencies
Sound organisational and basic work skills including working to deadlines, record-keeping
Empathy with young people facing barriers to their learning
Knowledge of curriculum qualifications
An understanding of and a genuine commitment to Equal Opportunities including contributing to diversity policies and programmes in relation to discriminatory behaviour
Ability to operate safeguarding procedures to best effect.
What the school offers its staff
Local Authority Pension Scheme for Support Staff
Access to Westfield Health
Access to Health Assured
Further details about the role
As a Trust we aim to deliver an outstanding educational experience grounded in real, relevant workplace practice. Partnerships with world-class companies, schools, colleges and universities give our students a unique start to their future careers. We provide training today for the jobs of tomorrow. Our cutting-edge facilities and engagement with employers’ / university partners provides an exciting environment in which to teach and develop professionally. Our Trust destinations are testament to our success with students progressing to Russell Group Universities, including Cambridge, and securing higher level apprenticeships and employment at companies such as Boeing, Toyota, Bauer Media, BP, Alstom, the NHS and The Royal Navy.
We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified/experienced Deputy SENDCO who can support our students working alongside the Assistant Principal SENDCO at UTC OLP.
The Deputy SENDCo will promote the progress and achievement of SEND students throughout the UTC. This role will be student focused and will ensure high standards and expectations for both SEND students and staff.
We are looking for engaging and inspirational individuals. Resilient, driven and focused who will continue to drive forward a pioneering institution.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an employer who values equality and diversity and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting policies and procedures.
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About UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
- School type
- Free School, ages 13 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 426 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@utcsheffield.org.uk
- Phone number
- +431143084000
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is a University Technical College which opened in September 2016 on the Olympic Legacy Park site in north-east Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The UTC is sponsored by The Sheffield College and Sheffield Hallam University, who also sponsor the UTC Sheffield which opened in 2013, Specialising in Computing, Health Sciences and Sport Science. Students can join in Y9 or Y12 to study a combination of GCSEs/A Levels and a technical specialism.
Arranging a visit to UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@utcsheffield.org.uk.
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