SENDCo
Torpoint Community College, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2NHThis job expired on 7 February 2022
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
7 February 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 January 2022
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- UPS/Leadership Pay Scale - to be agreed upon appointment
SENDCo job summary
This is a really exciting opportunity for an individual who has a passion for working with SEND children, and to develop this role with a committed and supportive team to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students.
Candidates for this post should have:
• a strong pastoral background with demonstrable experience and knowledge in the SEND field
• an evidence-informed understanding of approaches that support students with SEND to be successful
• high expectations of all students to be able to succeed
• excellent interpersonal skills and be able to establish strong relationships
• drive and enthusiasm through which you can work with the senior leadership team in developing the SEND provision
• qualified teacher status (essential)
• qualified SENCO status or be willing to complete the training to achieve the qualification.
In return we can offer you:
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference and stamp your mark where it is needed
• A fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best
• High quality development opportunities and a supportive and dynamic learning environment
• A wonderful workplace location in South-East Cornwall.
Further details for the post are available from the HR Manager, Mrs Jones, or email: jones.jo@torpoint.cornwall.sch.uk or download from the College website www.torpoint.cornwall.sch.co.uk
Closing date: 7th February 2022
Interviews: W/C 14th February 2022
The post is subject to a Prohibition Check and an enhanced DBS check. Torpoint Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Torpoint Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 752 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Torpoint Community College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jones.jo@torpoint.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01752 812511
Torpoint Community College is situated in South-East Cornwall on the beautiful Rame Peninsula and is very much a part of the local community. It is a highly rewarding College to work at due to the strong team ethos and sense of belonging that is fostered. The majority of students attending the College live in the Torpoint and Rame Peninsula area with a number of students travelling from Plymouth via the ferry over the River Tamar. The current number on roll is approximately 720, of which around 60 are in the Sixth Form.
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