Director of SEND (SENDCO)
Colne Primet Academy, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JF4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
14 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale 8 to 11
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Attainments
Education to degree level Essential
Qualified Teacher with QTS Essential
Higher degree Desirable
National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment Essential
Professional qualification in a relevant area Desirable
Knowledge
Awareness and understanding of current educational trends and issues, including national policies, priorities and legislation specifically related to SEND, and a sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice Essential
Understanding of equality and diversity, and of supporting all aspects of inclusion to successfully meet the needs of pupils with complex special educational, social, and emotional needs Essential
Knowledge and understanding of a range of special needs Essential
with particular focuson SEMH, ASD, ADHD and SpLD Desirable
Sound understanding of assessment processes and relevant statutory guidance and legislation Essential
Up-to-date knowledge of specialised curriculum for young people with SEMH Desirable
Understanding of what makes ‘quality first ’teaching, and of effective intervention strategies Essential
What the school offers its staff
Now is a really exciting time to be joining Colne Primet Academy as we go through a period of rapid expansion, both in terms of staff and student numbers and with extensive new building and refurbishment work completed in September 2024.
We currently have 885 students on roll from a diverse range of backgrounds, and the students numbers continue to grow up to our full capacity of 1050 over the next few years. Throughout the school, we have students who speak 23 different languages. Working with such a diverse community brings lots of opportunities for students to learn more about each other and themselves.
By joining the Primet family you will become part of a supportive and ambitious team. The core drive of being part of the Primet staff team is about wanting the best for our students, and to help them overcome any barriers to their success. Our aim here at Colne Primet Academy is to give each and every child the very best educational start in life. At all times, we guide, support and inspire.
We collaborate with our colleagues at West Craven High School as well as the three primary academies in our Trust family and have the support of the Pendle Education Trust core team for functions such as Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Health and Safety, IT, Marketing and Governance.
We are proud of the positive atmosphere that exists within the Academy. Visitors very often comment on the calm and orderly surroundings and the warm, welcoming and friendly ethos we have created. We believe that high achievement comes as a result of a positive atmosphere, high expectations and mutual respect.
Flexible working opportunities
Full-time, but part-time applications welcome. Flexible working options also available, including opportunities for working from home.
Further details about the role
Purpose:To work as part of the extended Senior Leadership Team to ensure effective strategic and operational leadership across the Academy,and hold accountability for standards achieved, quality teaching and learning and high achievement rates for all. To undertake the role and responsibilities of a SENDCo, as well as leadership of SEND provision.
Commitment to safeguarding
https://pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/safeguarding-and-child-protection/587.html
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About Colne Primet Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 864 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Colne Primet Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01282863970
Colne Primet Academy became part of the Pendle Education Trust family in 2013 and has experienced transformational change across all areas since then. Former Principal Lynne Blomley has now moved into an Executive Principal for Secondary Education role with the Trust, and the Academy is led by Julia Pilkington.
The school was named Secondary School of the Year at the 2021 East Lancashire Education Awards.
Arranging a visit to Colne Primet Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk.
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