SENDCo (not class based)

The Gerrards Cross CofE School, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8BD

10 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
16 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 April 2024

Job details

Job role: SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: Full time, permanent contract
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS/UPS + fringe
Additional allowances: TLR 2.1 £3,214

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Training

Essential

 Qualified teacher status

 Degree or equivalent

 National Award in Special Educational Needs Co-ordination

 Relevant experience in leading SEND provision

 Commitment to continuing professional development

Teaching:

Essential

 Excellent classroom practitioner

 Commitment to ensure that all children have access to effective, engaging and inspiring teaching and learning

 Commitment to raising achievement for all children through a broad, balanced and creative curriculum

 Ability to plan, organise and manage the teaching and learning

 An understanding of an effective learning environment and the ability to create one for children of all abilities

 Ability to use ICT confidently and effectively to enhance learning

 Ability to assess the progress of children and differentiate effectively

 High standards and expectations for all in work and behaviour

 Ability to develop positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and governors and to work well as part of a team

 Commitment to providing equal opportunities for all children in both curriculum and pastoral care

 Sympathy towards the ethos of a Church of England school.

Professional skills and attributes:

Essential

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 Willingness to listen and be responsive to advice and support

 Commitment to an ethos of high standards, personal fulfilment and academic success

 Ability to be a team player

 Ability to plan time effectively, manage workload and meet deadlines

Personal qualities:

Essential

 Personal integrity, warmth and sensitivity

 Personal confidence

 Ability to relate well to others and to build positive relationships

 Flexibility and open mindedness,

 Enthusiasm and sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic SENDCo who is passionate about the flourishing of all children. The post is not class based (although some teaching is involved), to enable the best possible support for pupils, staff and parents.

We are seeking to appoint a practitioner who can create and deliver effective strategies that enable SEND pupils across the school to achieve their potential. You will lead the strategic direction and support for pupils with additional needs, working closely with the senior leadership team. Your team will consist of Learning Support Assistants as well as a Pupil Mentor and Dramatherapist. The successful candidate will have successfully completed the NASENCo qualification.

Be part of our happy school! In a recent anonymous staff questionnaire 98% said that they are proud to be members of staff. Our hugely supportive governors have created a two week October half-term to maximise staff and pupil wellbeing.

An application form is available on our website. www.gerrardscross.bucks.sch.uk

The Headteacher welcomes visits from potential candidates: please contact the Business Manager, Mrs Jen Marshall, on 01753 882731.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 16 May 2024 – 12pm

Please note that all applications will be considered as soon as they are received and early interviews may be held.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.Please let us know if we need to make any reasonable adjustments for you in our recruitment process. Please note that this post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks as our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children in our care.

The Gerrards Cross CE School Moreland Drive Gerrards Cross

Bucks SL9 8BD

office@gerrardscross.bucks.sch.uk

Further details about the role

MAIN DUTIES continued

Responsibilities will include:

Retain an overview of SEND Support Plans, ensuring that documentation and provision meet the needs of pupils and statutory provision at all times
Produce school documentation as required; for example, SEND Annual Report, SEND Policy, SEND Annual Development Plan; SEND, PPG and LAC data reports
Lead process of application for access arrangements for secondary transfer test, and any other national or local testing
Liaise with nurseries, secondary schools and other settings to ensure appropriate provision is in place for all pupils with SEND
Ensure an effective induction programme for all Learning Support Staff and to support and encourage their continued development
Uphold the school’s Christian ethos at all times

HUMAN RESOURCES and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Recruit, lead and manage the strongest possible team of Learning Support Assistants
Liaise effectively with staff across school, including class teachers, LSAs and school ELSA to ensure high quality provision for students with SEND
Lead on the development and implementation of inclusive practice throughout the school and liaise with teachers, delivering and arranging appropriate training when necessary
Lead and manage the Performance Review process for LSAs

RESOURCES

Ensure that the best possible resources are available to support children with SEND
Ensure that the best possible reading resources are available to support the learning of children with SEN
Ensure appropriate resources are available for all staff delivering interventions.
Ensure that Health and Safety standards are met and that all necessary risk assessments are carried out and documented. Work with relevant member of the administration team to produce and review PEEPS

SAFEGUARDING

Ensure the SEND rooms provide a safe environment in which children can learn
Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all children by adhering to school policies and reporting any concerns immediately

Commitment to safeguarding

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. Please let us know if we need to make any reasonable adjustments for you in our recruitment process. Please note that this post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks as our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children in our care.