What skills and experience we're looking for
Perry Hall Primary School seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring SENDCo. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and talented leader, with a proven track record of supporting and raising achievement for pupils with additional needs in their school, and to work effectively within the school community of children, staff and parents.
We are seeking a SEND/Inclusion Co-ordinator who:
• Has current SENDCo Leadership experience or is willing to train to gain the SENDCo Qualification.
• Shares our vision of transforming learning to raise aspiration, secure enjoyment and love of learning and develop a sense of pride in all that we do.
• Puts children at the heart of everything they do and has high expectations of them especially those who are vulnerable or have additional needs.
• Is an outstanding and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising standards for all, but especially children with additional needs.
• Is an excellent leader with a passion and commitment to improving the life chances of children.
• Has a proven ability to lead, inspire and motivate others.
• Has a strong commitment to well-being and mental health for pupils and staff.
• Has a track record of developing effective partnerships with staff, governors, parents and the wider community agencies in order to drive forward change and shape the future for our pupils with additional needs.
You will have the leadership qualities and drive to inspire and encourage staff and pupils to achieve their very best. You will have an innovative, inclusive approach to leadership and work closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Head.
Education and Training:
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree or Equivalent
• National award for SEN Coordination – or be prepared to complete this training
Relevant further professional development
• Substantial (four years plus) high quality experience of teaching across at least two Key Stages.
• A proven track record of successful leadership
• Excellent classroom teacher across all primary phases with a proven commitment to improving the quality of children’s learning
• Knowledge and experience of relevant legislation - in particular of the SEND Code of Practice, equal opportunities and disability discrimination legislation
• Knowledge of the range and type of interventions available and be able to apply these appropriately in the context of the school's resources and the individual child
• Knowledge of current educational issues and their relationship to the inclusion, behaviour support and Education Welfare Services
• Experience and knowledge of implementing a consistent behaviour policy.
• Experience of monitoring and assessing teaching and learning across the Primary phase
• Understanding the importance of using data to raise standards
• Experience in leading in SEND/ Inclusive provision – desirable
• Experience of leading on developing provision of more able children – desirable
• Experience of leading Performance Management – desirable
• Experience of Experience of inter-agency work -desirable
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A team of skilled and committed staff who support inclusive practice
• A strong and innovative team of SENDCos working across the Trust
• Amazing pupils and supportive families
• Appropriate resources, environment and support
• An Innovative and collaborative organisation
• Employee benefits, BHN Extras, Blue Light Discount. CSSC
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.