SENDCo
The Castle School, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HTThis job expired on 20 January 2025
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L7 - L11
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role
You will work with the School Leadership Team to build upon the existing SEND provision, thereby ensuring a long term stable service for our students. You will have responsibility for leading the SEND provision, playing a critical role in enabling the school to achieve and sustain high quality education for our most vulnerable students. You’ll work at both a strategic and operational level, from devising learning and behaviour strategies to managing legal responsibilities. You’ll build positive relationships with staff, governors, parents and external professionals in order to be able to effectively meet the needs of each student.
About you
You will be an inspirational and dynamic leader who has developed strong leadership skills and can demonstrate the ability to instil a purposeful and positive ethos. You will have a compelling personal presence, emotional intelligence and demonstrable commitment to your own CPD. You’ll be an exceptional communicator and able to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. A well organised, self starter who is confident in identifying and implementing change. You’ll hold a National award in Special Education Needs, or be committed to achieving this within 3 years of appointment.
What the school offers its staff
Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of ourstrong track recordof academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lastingimpact and prepares them for lifebeyond school.
At theheartof what we do isour visionto be anexceptional schoolat the heart of thecommunitywhere every student has thecuriosity, skills and confidenceto make the world a better place.
Wevalue kindness, fairness and aspirationand expect that our students and staff willwork hard, will bekindand will berespectfulto one another.
We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success.
Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’
We can offer you:
- A commitment toCPD and developmentof allow all staff to thrive, includingcollaborative support within the school and the Trust
- A clearcurriculum visionand focus on evidence-based practice
- Commitment toinclusivityand fostering ofdiversity
- Values, ethos and vision that are lived
- Anopenandhonestculture
- An established programme of support in place forEarly Career Teacherswhich includesweekly 1:1 coachingfrom an assignedLead Practitioner, support within Faculty areas, and access to a wider support network across theTrust
- The opportunity to work within an accomplished faculty who are dedicated to working together collaboratively
- Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dedicated counselling service
Flexible working opportunities
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, Monday 20th January 2025. Interview date to be confirmed. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
Join us inProviding a Great Education for Every Child
As a Disability Confident Employer, CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
Further details about the role
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 9am, Monday 20th January 2025. Interview date to be confirmed. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
Join us inProviding a Great Education for Every Child
As a Disability Confident Employer, CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.
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About The Castle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1472 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Castle School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cset-recruitment@cset.co.uk
Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.
At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.
We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.
We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success. It is an exciting time to join The Castle School with current building developments taking place, ready for the Sixth Form centre to merge onto the main site. The new Sixth Form centre and facilities will be opening in September 2024 and will include the Business Studies and Economics classrooms.
Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’
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