Head of Learning Support & Inclusion (SENCo)

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2.2 £5,709 per annumHarrogate High School are seeking to recruit an outstanding and passionate SENCo or aspiring SENCo to join our strong, vibrant staff team to lead our Learning Support & Inclusion provision.This an exciting opportunity for those with a strong enthusiasm for working with SEND students and as we our curriculum we would welcome applicants from both Primary and Secondary phases. We are a values-based school that works to improve the life chances of the young people we serve where all our children are able to enjoy their learning and flourish in a safe and happy environment.Our motto of Learning First which is underpinned by our CARES values help us deliver the best for our students. Everyone who plays a part in Harrogate High School life is very proud of the school and we all strive tomaintain itas a fantastic place to learn and a key part of the community. We are delighted to be a part of Northern Star Academies Trust and make the most of the links we have with our brilliant partner schools.You will work in promoting our culture, ethos and embodying the Trust’s vision and values by ensuring the highest standards and expectations in leadership, teaching, learning, behaviour and management, community engagement and resource management.This is an important post within the school’s leadership team working closely with the Senior Leaders for Inclusion and Attitudes and Behaviour, Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer, Hub Leader and Inclusion Staff to shape and develop our inclusive offer. As the successful candidate, you will embrace the Harrogate High School pledge and take responsibility as SENCo and Head of Learning Support and Inclusion bringing an innovative and creative approach to supporting the strategic direction and growth of our ‘Hive’, ‘Hub’ and ‘Bridge’ provisions. Through effective resource management and development, you will be able to achieve excellent outcomes for our pupils. Your reward will be the opportunity to shape a child’s future every single day.As an excellent teacher, you will be instrumental in laying the foundation of outstanding standards of education and creating a stimulating and purposeful environment teaching a cohort within your provision.You will be fully supported by an experienced team of peers who share a vision of effective teaching and learning who help each other to continually improve practice. We have an open-door culture and reflective ethos where we use lesson study to learn from each other regularly.You will have high expectations, a commitment to raising standards, possess up-to-date knowledge and understanding of learning support and inclusion, with a passion to enhance the learning experience of all our students. You will have the opportunity to share your expertise with all staff at Harrogate High School through our CPD programmes. You will also take an active role in achieving our trust wide Sustainability aims.We can offer a commitment to your professional development as you will be encouraged to join an appropriate professional learning programme, the opportunity to work in partnership with colleagues from primary and secondary schools across the MAT and the chance to be a part of something truly special.Further InformationFor further information and to submit an application (a CV alone is not sufficient), please visit our candidate portal via the link below: you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please telephone 01756 707609.
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