SENDCO
Sir John Thursby Community College, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 May 2025
Closing date
3 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
15 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS + TLR 2.2 £5646
Additional allowances
TLR 2.2
What skills and experience we're looking for
“We are characterised by how we treat our people”
We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic SENDCO to join our existing SENDCO and support the development of our school. We are looking for an existing or aspiring SENDCO. Our ideal candidate will either hold or be currently working towards the SENDCO qualification. We would also welcome applications from candidates who have a professional interest and readiness to quickly start this qualification. You will need to show experience of successes within a SEND framework. We are passionate about our work around inclusion and SEND and this is an opportunity to contribute fully to our focused implementation plans around mixed attainment teaching, assessment and literacy development. We are now in the exciting position of expanding the SENDCO team which has 2 SENDOs and a vibrant team of teaching assistants. We are looking for someone who will have the ambition to drive our quality first teaching for the benefit of all students, particularly those with SEND.
The successful candidate will be supported with mentoring and line management from the Deputy Headteacher. You will be an outstanding teacher with a proven ability to raise standards and achievement and who shares our drive and passion to inspire our students with the love of your subject and the motivation to ensure every student achieves their full potential. This post arises due to the promotion of one of our current SENDCOs.
Main SENDCO responsibilities:
- to oversee the day-to-day operation of SEND and medical policies and practice as part of a wider SEND team
- to deploy teaching assistants effectively
- to ensure compliance with the SEND code of practice and all relevant statutory elements of practice and keep up to date with relevant policies and procedures
- to liaise with staff and offer support when required to ensure good, quality first teaching takes place
- to provide strategic oversight of the school’s SEND provision and recommend changes and developments needed
- to co-ordinate provision for students with SEND and medical needs
- to advise staff on the graduated approach to SEND provision, including producing IEPs and intervention plans for students with SEND
- to ensure all staff are providing for the needs of all SEND students so they can reach their potential
- to teach classes as required, usually comprising students who have identified additional needs
- to coordinate and lead training for Teaching Assistants
- to attend relevant inclusion panel meetings.
What the school offers its staff
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where teachers are encouraged to progress their careers with us. We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing that over 95% of our staff enjoy coming to work and are proud to be part of our school.
The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our “belonging” ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.
In your application please explain how your experiences have prepared you for this role and how you would ensure that all pupils with SEND are supported to achieve their full potential.
Further details about the role
For an application pack please:
- download from the college website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
- or telephone 01282 682313
- or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Send your completed Application form (only the version attached) stating which post you wish to apply for to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am Monday 3rd February 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 4th February 2025
Interviews: Thursday 13th February 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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About Sir John Thursby Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1117 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01282 682313
Mainstream, Foundation, LA maintained, 11-16 Secondary School.
Sir John Thursby Community College is a mixed 11-16, multi-cultural, fully inclusive college which values all students, staff and our community partners. We have over 1,000 students on roll and over 150 staff enjoying working together to provide the best for everyone.
In 2016 Ofsted rated us GOOD in all areas. Our facilities are exceptional for 21st Century learning.
Arranging a visit to Sir John Thursby Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk.
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