SENDCO
Guilsborough Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
22 April 2025
Closing date
29 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR1 £13,168
What skills and experience we're looking for
Situated in the idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-Ordinator (SENDCO)
At Guilsborough Academy we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all our students. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that all students, regardless of their needs, receive the best possible education.
The Role:We are seeking a passionate and experienced SENDCO to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading and managing the provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities. There will be no teaching element with this role, however you will need to hold QTS to apply for this role. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure that our students receive the support they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the SEND provision across the school.
- Develop and implement effective strategies to support students with SEND.
- Coordinate with teachers to ensure that individual education plans (IEPs) are effectively implemented.
- Liaise with parents and external agencies to provide comprehensive support for students.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of students with SEND, ensuring that they achieve their full potential.
- Provide training and support for staff on SEND issues and best practices.
About You:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to work towards it).
- Proven experience in a similar role within a secondary school setting.
- Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- A commitment to inclusive education and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR Department to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to developing well-being initiatives to support all of our staff and are able to offer:
- A dedicated staff Wellbeing Committee.
- Refer a Friend payment scheme, plus a welcome bonus for your friend
- A £1,000 welcome bonus to employees employed on a permanent basis. Terms and Conditions apply
- Access to trained staff Mental Health First Aiders
- A developmental and supportive culture for continued professional development. The school strives to deliver personalised pathways and opportunities in order to enhance the growth and development of all staff members.
- A stunning rural location.
- HR Services on site.
- Eye Tests. Reimbursement on eye tests
- Free annual Flu Vaccinations for all staff.
- Access to 24/7 telephone counselling service for staff and their immediate family via Health Assured
- Free access to our Fitness Suite.
- Pension Schemes. GMAT offers a defined benefit pension scheme which is supported by school contributions as well as those of the employee. GMAT has two pension schemes, the Teacher’s Pension Scheme and the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Healthy Eating. Our in-house catering firm Innovate offer a healthy range of food at both break and lunch-time. Staff are entitled to a free lunch if undertaking an evening duty.
- Free and secure Car Parking on site.
- PTA. We have a very active PTA group that all staff can get involved in if they wish.
PLUS, A BRAND-NEW EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SCHEME FOR SEPTEMBER 2024!
Including:
- Car Scheme
- Private Health Care Options
- Discounts & Cashback Schemes
- And much more!
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
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About Guilsborough Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1327 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Guilsborough Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01604740641
Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.
Arranging a visit to Guilsborough Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk.
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