SENCO

SENCOSEN School Greenwich ASAP Start
Role: SENCO
School: Special School for ages 5-18
Location: Greenwich
Salary: Competitive Leadership Scale (TLR)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long Term
We are currently looking for an experienced SENDCo to join our team. Our Outstanding school, located in Greenwich, is dedicated to meeting the academic, therapeutic, and vocational needs of our students. We strive to create, adapt, and implement a functional curriculum to meet the diverse individual needs of our student population.
The successful candidate must have at least two years of teaching experience and hold QTS, PGCE, or equivalent. This role is not suitable for NQTs (ECTs).
Job Description - SENCO:
The SENCO will work under the direction of the Headteacher and will be responsible for determining the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school.
Additionally, the SENCO will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability. The SENCO will also provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents, and other agencies.
The successful candidate must have a strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEN, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision through the use of agreed methodologies. Furthermore, the SENCO will contribute to the school's self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for pupils with SEN or a disability. The role requires the SENCO to work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies.
Requirements - SENCO:
National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment (this is a requirement under the SEND Code of Practice).
QTS, PGCE or equivalent is essential.
Teaching experience (two years minimum).
Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning.
Experience of conducting training/leading INSET.
The School - SENCO:
We are a unique provision providing a holistic approach to education for our pupils aged 5 18 with a range of Special Educational Needs. Our Outstanding school is highly inclusive and bespoke, consisting of small class sizes with between 4 8 students in each with a high adult: student ratio. In creating a safe, calm and nurturing environment where each student feels understood and valued, we are able to support them to meet their full academic potential. Situated in Greenwich, close to local amenities with on site staff parking, surrounded by open, peaceful grounds.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful SENCO will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this SENCO role send your detailed CV to Krystina at Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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SENCOSEN School Greenwich ASAP Start

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