Director of Learning Support and Inclusion (SENDCo)

Pershore High School, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2BX

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  17 April 2023

• Closing date

  30 January 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L10

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Take the strategic lead for SEND policy development and ensure processes and practices are in place to deliver it
• Be responsible for the implementation of EHCPs, Individual Provision Maps and the outcomes of annual reviews, target setting, monitoring, assessment and diagnostic testing etc
• Lead the team to effectively support the needs of individual and groups of students
• Develop and implement a Departmental Improvement Plan reflecting the School Development Plan targets
• Manage the delivery of high-quality interventions
• Manage and monitor the education of students with SEND engaged in alternative provision including quality assurance and visits to placements

Manage the Access Arrangements process to ensure all students are appropriately supported in examinations

What the school offers its staff

We currently have 1193 students on roll in Years 7-13 of which 189 are on the SEND Register, 37 of whom have EHCPs. This includes 15 students who are part of our Mainstream Autism Base (MAB). In addition, 18% of students are in receipt of the Pupil Premium Grant. The Inclusion Department is housed at the heart of the school within purpose-built accommodation which includes an office, a classroom and 4 break out/intervention rooms together with an accessible bathroom facility and physio area. The Autism Base, in addition, houses a classroom, two breakout areas and a kitchen/dining area.

Commitment to safeguarding

Pershore High School takes safeguarding children very seriously and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to td@pershore.worcs.sch.uk

Upload additional documents

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Director of Learning Support and Inclusion Details Jan 23.pdf - 150 KB (opens in new tab)

Director of Learning Support and Inclusion JD 2023.pdf - 375 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pershore High School

• School type: Academy, ages 12 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 12 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Pershore High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: td@pershore.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01386 552471
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pershore-high-school (opens in new tab)

Secondary School for 12-19 year olds

Arranging a visit to Pershore High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email td@pershore.worcs.sch.uk.

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