SENCO

Hobart High School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6JU

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  20 May 2024 at 3pm

• Date listed

  3 May 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2c £7,847

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding SENCO to join our team and lead the department. The successful candidate will lead, manage and enhance the provision for all students, including those students with special and additional educational needs throughout the School (KS3-4), enabling all students to achieve their social and academic potential. Support those with an EHCP make academic progress at least equal to their peers and on a national level.

We set high standards and we are ambitious for our students, staff and school.

Our SEN team are committed to developing our young people to achieve the best they possibly can; overcoming challenges, developing new skills and becoming confident citizens. This is a great opportunity to lead and shape the team and make a real difference to young people’s lives.

The successful candidate will:

• Inspire staff and students to further improve the quality of teaching and learning
• Hold the SENCO qualification or be working towards it and possess QTS
• Possess an excellent working knowledge of SEN legislation and the role of the SENCO
• Have a proven record of success as a practitioner
• Demonstrate the ability to forge links with partnerships, multi-agencies, parents and carers
• Demonstrate optimism about young people and their ability to achieve
• Be committed to providing the best opportunities and an inclusive environment for all groups of pupils
• Be able to accept challenges, inspire and motivate others
• Be caring and committed to making a difference to the lives of pupils, families and the community

What the school offers its staff

Your Opportunity

By joining Hobart High School, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our young people. We can offer you:

• The chance to work as part of a forward thinking dynamic team
• A role that can make significant positive impacts on the lives of young people
• A creative and innovative environment
• Excellent opportunities for career and professional development
• A welcoming and supportive staffing body

Further details about the role

Contact with the school is warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact Marion Billington on 01508 520359 Ext: 230 to make arrangements for a call, virtual meeting with the Head of School or a visit.

For more information and a full application pack including job description and person specification, please see our website www.hobart.org.uk or email office@hobart.org.uk to request an application pack.

Please send completed application forms to office@hobart.org.uk

Closing Date: 4.00pm Monday 20 May 2024

Interviews: Thursday 23 May 2024 202

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Commitment to safeguarding

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and have checks carried out with previous employers. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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 office@hobart.org.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

About Hobart High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 658 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hobart High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@hobart.org.uk
• Phone number: 01508 520359
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hobart-high-school-norwich (opens in new tab)

Hobart High School is a highly successful converter Academy, and part of the Clarion Corvus Trust. We have
an excellent reputation within the community and further afield for enhancing the life chances of our students.
Hobart is a smaller than average 11-16 provider located in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside but
within 10 miles of the vibrant and historic city of Norwich.

Arranging a visit to Hobart High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hobart.org.uk.

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