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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    23 September 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

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Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£47,657 to £52,587

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • lead the school SEND team & provision ensuring that a graduated approach (APDR) is being effectively and consistently used in all areas of our school work so as to meet the needs of the individual student.

  • ensuring that our local offer is fit for purpose and

  • contribute to the school’s wider development plan for SEND student support, inclusion and achievement.

  • use a range of data streams to identify students in need of SEN/Inclusion support, developing and monitoring provision to meet these needs.

  • be a central link for the school liaising with a range of external providers and professionals (e.g WSCC SEND team, LBAT & EP team). This to garner their support and create positive change for individual students without compromising their access to education.

  • be responsible for responding to governors consultations liaising as necessary with other leaders as part of this process

  • lead on, and contribute to, the planning and strategies employed to support our more complex case students

  • as necessary address parental concerns/complaints that link to SEND

  • take overall responsibility for the school SEND register ensuring this is up-to-date and accurate

  • lead on the mapping and costing of SEND support and provision including managing funding requests related to this

  • as required draft and submit EHCNA assessments

  • build a strong collegiate approach with house leaders so as to ensure they are developed in both their understanding of SEND needs, strategies to support these and wider outwards communication in relation to SEND needs with stakeholders.

  • contribute to the process of annual SEND reporting and keeping the SEND policy up-to-date.

What the school offers its staff

We are delighted to be able to advertise this exciting leadership role at our school. We are looking for a dynamic, committed and caring individual who can not only make a real difference to the education of students with additional learning needs but also contribute to whole school improvement work.

The role is aimed at either someone who is currently a deputy SENDCO looking to step up to lead a whole area or an existing SENDCO who is looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and driven school environment. We are happy to consider applications from candidates with (or without) the current NASENCO or the new NPQ for SENDCOs. We are determined to find the right person who can make a real difference and that you fit with our values and school ethos.

As a leader and part of our Extended Leadership Team within the school you will help in maintaining a calm and purposeful learning environment, so that all students can make the most of the excellent teaching and take full advantage of our rich and diverse curriculum. We are relentless about having the highest of aspirations and expectations for every one of our students; this being a key feature of our success with all children but especially those who have had additional needs over recent years.

You will be joining a hugely successful Extended Leadership Team, consisting of leaders at all stages of their journey who are knowledgeable, committed and passionate about delivering fantastic outcomes for our young people. One of our Assistant Headteachers is also a qualified SENDCO so you will have expert support and line management.

This will be an enriching and exciting experience for any colleague who joins the team. In return we will offer you the opportunity to develop as a leader both in your knowledge and skills and to work in a hugely supportive and driven team of leaders.

Commitment to safeguarding

Durrington High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We support all staff and volunteers through regular training and expect everyone working at the school to be proactive and adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.

In addition to the statutory pre-employment checks, all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a safeguarding background check and interview.

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About Durrington High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
1607 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
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Email address
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Durrington High School is part of Durrington Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) and is a large and oversubscribed school with 1650 students on roll in years 7 to 11. Within the Durrington Multi Academy Trust, we place high regard on recruiting and retaining excellent staff to ensure all students achieve beyond their best. Durrington High School has a sustained track record of improvement for over a decade and we want to continue getting better. We are proud of our school and are always relentless in our efforts to give our students the very best education they deserve.

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