Special Educations Needs Co-ordinator

St Joseph's Catholic School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QY

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  16 May 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS-UPS + TLR
• Additional allowances:

  Plus TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We welcome your interest in the position of Special Education Needs Co-Ordinator at St Joseph’s Catholic School. St Joseph's Catholic School is looking to appoint a compassionate, committed and aspirational individual to lead the educational needs of our pupils who require additional learning support.

• Strategic direction and development of SEN provision.
• Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all pupils with Statement of Special Needs.
• Use of Wiltshire GRSS (Wiltshire Graduated Response to SEND Support) to assess pupil need.
• Use of Wiltshire OPAL (Ordinarily Available Provision for All Learners) to identify expected provision.
• Management of provision map software for pupil needs and provision tracking.
• Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEN pupils.
• Liaise with staff, parents, carers, external agencies and other schools to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of provision.
• To liaise with parents, feeder schools, external agencies, exam boards, alternative, education providers to access the appropriate provisions and resources for SEN pupils.
• Influencing the whole Teaching and Learning Policy to promote aspects of inclusive teaching.

What the school offers its staff

• CPD programme and ongoing professional development of the highest standard
• Free onsite Parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Healthcare Cashplan - cover towards optical and dental, private consultations and therapy appointments
• Access to discount scheme which includes over 300 stores
• Cycle to Work Scheme– current schemes allow eligible staff to purchase a bike/safety equipment. You do not pay income tax or national insurance contribution on the part of your salary which is “sacrificed” to pay for the bike or childcare vouchers.
• A supportive and driven team of teachers and support staff

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new staff within the school will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The school has a designated senior member of the leadership team who is responsible for referring and monitoring any suspected case of abuse. All members of staff will receive training in line with our Child Protection policies.

Applying for the job

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to ksn@sjcs.org.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SENCO Job Pack.pdf - 976 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Joseph's Catholic School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 594 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: ksn@sjcs.org.uk
• Phone number: 01722 335380
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-school (opens in new tab)

St Joseph’s is a smaller than average school. The warm and welcoming atmosphere is matched by a strong focus on pupil progress and hence improving their life chances.

Our reputation within the community, following year on year improvements in results has resulted in us becoming oversubscribed and a school of choice for many parents.

Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ksn@sjcs.org.uk.

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