SENDCo (Maternity Cover)
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG
This job expired on 23 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Expected start date
1 September 2022
Application deadline
23 May 2022 at 9:00am
Date listed
19 May 2022
Job details
Job role
Working pattern
Contract type
- Maternity or parental leave cover (Up to one year)
Salary
- Leadership L7 - L11
SENDCo (Maternity Cover) job summary
We wish to appoint, from September 2022, an exceptional, ambitious, dynamic SENDCO who will play a leading role in delivering the strategic development of the Academy’s SEND provision.
You will oversee all aspects of support for students with SEND by working with external agencies, specialist teachers, educational psychologists, SALT etc. with the aim of raising student achievement. You will also be responsible for overseeing alternative provision, EAL delivery, exams access and lead on CPD for the department which consists of around 30 support staff.
If you are an inspirational, highly motivated and talented practitioner then we would like to hear from you.
Essential qualities:
- Strong leadership and team-building qualities
- An outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning
- A commitment to raising the achievement of vulnerable students or those with SEND
- A clear understanding of student support as it relates to students with a range of SEND
- A thorough knowledge of current legislation relating to SEND
- A commitment to raising standards for all
The successful applicant will play their part in furthering the excellent practice that has been recognised in our Learning Support department. Having achieved very positive results for all students, especially SEND in 2021, you will play a vital role in continuing this trend.
We are onto the final stage of our school building development programme to accommodate growing numbers and add to our well-resourced teaching environment.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Monday 23 May 2022
Interview date: Thursday 26 May 2022
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
About Chiltern Hills Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1026 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Chiltern Hills Academy website (opens in a new tab)
- Contact email
- jmistry@chacademy.co.uk
Chiltern Hills Academy invites applications for the opportunity to join the staff of a successful, mixed 11-18 Church of England Academy. Based in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire, we are located in the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty conveniently situated at the end of the London Underground Metropolitan Line.
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