About Us
Harris Garrard Academy combines the traditional values of good manners, strong discipline and smart uniform with the best of modern teaching and technology.
We want our pupils to be well-educated, and we also want them to be well-rounded individuals ready to take on the world once they leave this academy. Over the course of their education, we support them as they develop the confidence, work ethic and motivation they will need to thrive as adults. Our pupils take pride in their work and are enthusiastic about learning.
Where pupils need extra help with a particular topic or skill, our teachers coach them in small groups and even one-to-one. Special educational needs are catered to with care and expertise.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Do you have experience supporting students with SEN? Harris Garrard Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional, experienced qualified teacher as SENCO.
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
* QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relevant to the SENCO role or willingness to undertake this training.
* Knowledge and understanding of national priorities, current curriculum development and an ability to design and implement an innovate curriculum based on students’ needs
* A thorough understanding of quality assurance techniques
* An appreciation of student motivation
* An understanding of how professional development contributes to the raising of quality
* SEN experience in a secondary school
* Evidence of successful teaching experience
* Evidence of pastoral experience
* Experience of working with key stakeholders such as parents, governors, employers etc
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.