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Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo)

The Victory Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB

This job expired on 30 January 2022 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  30 January 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 January 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: TSAT Leadership Scale (L9-L13) - £52,151 - £57,556 per annum

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) job summary

We have an exciting vacancy for a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) to join us at The Victory Academy. You will lead the strategic development of special educational needs (SEND) policy and provision within in the school.
Working as part of the Extended Leadership Team and staff you will ensure the best possible outcomes for our students and be the designated teacher for Looked After and previously Looked After Children.

Your new role
For a full list of roles, responsibilities and the person specification please view the attached job description.
Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEND)
Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
Ensure the SEND code of practice is being followed
Be the Designated Teacher for Looked After and previously Looked After Children
Fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD
You will be integral in the transition process from primary school to secondary school for SEND students
You will lead by example in setting a strong commitment to raising educational attainment for our students with SEN
Empathy, emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills are critical to this role

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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About The Victory Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Victory Academy website
• Email address: s.arnold@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-victory-academy

At The Victory Academy, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and caring school. Our strong staff-pupil relationships create an environment where students know that we’ve got their back and genuinely care about their well-being - even those who find learning challenging. Here, pupils celebrate and respect each other’s uniqueness, echoing one student’s sentiment:

“You can be who you want to be here.” (Ofsted 2023)

Our site and buildings provide an inspiring backdrop for growth and discovery. With excellent resources at your fingertips, you’ll thrive as an educator. We boast a robust arts education program, including a prestigious Platinum Artsmark award—an achievement held by less than 1% of schools in England.

We believe in the individuality of each person. Every member of our community possesses unique gifts and talents, which we nurture and channel. Our curriculum ensures that all students, regardless of their starting points, achieve their academic potential. When they leave The Victory Academy, they’ll be dynamic contributors to society.
Join us in shaping the future! Apply today and be part of our vibrant educational community.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our Sixth Form provision with new state-of-the-art facilities for our growing Sixth Form, together with establishing a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) intended for students requiring additional support for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

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