Stockport Grammar School is seeking to appoint a SENCO from January 2025. The post would suit a current SENCO or Assistant SENCO with successful teaching experience in a secondary school with any subject specialism. The successful candidate will need to be committed and enthusiastic about helping SEN pupils and adept at working with pupils, parents and teaching colleagues.
Person Specification
The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate the following:
* A good honours degree, a PGCE or equivalent and QTS
* Achieved the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinator or the willingness to undertake this qualification
* Experience of teaching KS3, KS4 or KS5
* Experience of working as a SENCO or working within an SEN department e.g. Assistant SENCO
* Experience of setting targets and monitoring, evaluating and recording progress
* Experience of coaching/advising colleagues
* Good skills in ICT, and in verbal and written communication
* Proven ability to develop vision, to plan and to innovate
* Commitment to continuing professional development
* Commitment to Safeguarding
For further information and to apply, please visit the school website
Closing date: Noon on Monday 30 September 2024
Stockport Grammar School welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position; however, we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the school is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.
Stockport Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity