SEND Lead
Ferndown Middle School, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
27 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,269.00 Annually (FTE) This post is suitable for a main scale teacher or support staff. Salary will be dependent on support or teaching staff grade.
SEND Lead job summary
Ferndown Middle School is part of the Castleman Academy Trust – a Trust which prides itself on putting children first always and puts its values of Respect, Independence, Creativity and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
It is the staff in our academies who make our schools vibrant places of learning – who do all they can to make sure our children become confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens. Our staff want to make a real difference to the lives of the children they work with and are learners themselves who relish professional development opportunities.
Working in a Castleman Academy Trust school, you will be working with other forward thinkers, who see possibilities and are optimistic. You will have the support of like-minded colleagues and together we will ensure everyone has a great work life balance. Being part of the Castleman Academy Trust means there are a whole host of opportunities for you to develop and flourish.
Ferndown Middle School is situated in Ferndown adjacent to Ferndown First and Ferndown Upper Schools. The school has up to 600 pupils, covering the age range 9 to 13 years old (year groups 5 to 8).
We are looking to appoint a SEND Lead to join our dedicated staff team. The key purpose of the role will be to:
- Ensure that all students with Special Educational Needs (SEND) within the school are adequately supported.
- Liaise with the school’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo) and with staff, parents and outside agencies in order to ensure that best practice is achieved and that students with SEND receive optimal assistance.
- Work with a range of stakeholders, parents, support staff, outreach agencies and other schools to ensure the continuity of support and progress of individual pupils.
- This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has a passion for education and wants to make a positive difference in the lives of young learners.
Contract: One-year fixed-term contract
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm, Term Time plus INSED Days (39 weeks)
This post is suitable for a main scale teacher or support staff.
We are looking for people who:
- Are passionate about learning as learning is at the heart of everything we do
- Want to inspire young learners to be the best they can be
- Believe teamwork is vital to be successful
- Lead by example
- Have an eye for details that matter
- Aspiring SENDCO
- Are prepared to take their turn in taking the lead
- Are intuitive and positive thinking
- Have a real desire to join the Castleman Trust and help build an inspiring learning community where all thrive and are successful
The school will offer all successful applicants:
- A thriving, successful school
- A school committed to your continuing professional development
- The support and expertise of our experienced and established team
- Training will be provided as appropriate
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
The Application Process
Applications must be made on the school’s My New Term site.
Please ensure a full work history is completed including any gaps in employment and two referees are given. Please note Ferndown Middle School does not accept CVs in place of an application form. Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Safeguarding
The Castleman Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the Person Specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, an online search on shortlisted applicants, satisfactory references and a health check.
Online Search on Shortlisted Applicants
As outlined in KCSIE 2024, we are now required as part of our shortlisting process to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence. If you are shortlisted for the role an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.
Queries
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information, please contact Michele Shield on 01202 876556 or email mshield@fernmid.dorset.sch.uk
Visits to the School
If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. To gain a greater understanding of our school values, curriculum offer and premises, please visit our school website.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Castleman Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the Person Specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, online search, satisfactory references and a health check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Ferndown Middle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- View all Middlejobs
- School size
- 601 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ferndown Middle School website (opens in new tab)
Ferndown Middle School is part of the Castleman Academy Trust – a Trust which prides itself on putting children first always and puts its values of Respect, Independence, Creativity and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
It is the staff in our academies who make our schools vibrant places of learning – who do all they can to make sure our children become confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens. Our staff want to make a real difference to the lives of the children they work with and are learners themselves who relish professional development opportunities.
Working in a Castleman Academy Trust school, you will be working with other forward thinkers, who see possibilities and are optimistic. You will have the support of like-minded colleagues and together we will ensure everyone has a great work life balance. Being part of the Castleman Academy Trust means there are a whole host of opportunities for you to develop and flourish.
Ferndown Middle School is situated in Ferndown adjacent to Ferndown First and Ferndown Upper Schools. The school has up to 600 pupils, covering the age range 9 to 13 years old (year groups 5 to 8). The school is part of the Castleman Academy Trust.
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