Secondary SENDCO
Location: Enfield – easily accessible from central, north, and east London, as well as surrounding areas.
Salary: Ark MPS or UPS (Outer London) £37,313- £49,745 or £52,221- £56,157, with TLR1B £12.035 depending on experience.
Working pattern: Full-time (Flexible/Part-time working will be considered)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: April/ September 2025
Closing date: 24th January 2025
We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.
Ark John Keats is an exceptional school looking to hire exceptional people.
DESCRIPTION OF THE POST :
We are looking to appoint an excellent leader to join our team as SENDCO. You would be joining a highly ambitious team of leaders and teachers at a pivotal point in the school’s journey as we build on the foundations of our school and continue to improve our provisions to ensure that all students are able to drive their own destinies and lead a life of genuine choice.
Key Responsibilities
The Role
Establish and deliver clear and consistent structures for the identification and support of pupils with barriers to learning including all students who have special needs.
Lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice and support strategies for all staff across the Academy in relation to inclusion needs
Effectively line manage and deploy support staff across the curriculum and ensure they add value to the students’ experience
Monitor the impact of teaching and learning activities on the progress of students receiving support and identify any gaps in provision or delivery.
Be accountable for students with special needs.
Produce, with team, an analysis of achievements and areas for development
Develop ongoing self-evaluation strategies in line with SEF to inform future practice
Contribute to the Academy Improvement Plan that reflects the key areas of SEF
Reflect the real targets for improvement in a realistic, time phased and appropriate manner
Hold regular meetings with pupil support team to reflect on progress, strategies to secure improvement and share good practice.
Meet regularly with line manager to ensure needs of department are being addressed and that there is effective support for your needs.
Outcomes and Activities
Leading Inclusion
Model outstanding teaching and lead collaborative planning and development, including the sharing of resources and best practices within the department.
Develop strategies to ensure the early identification of pupils with additional needs.
Identify effective practices that will support the pupils. Disseminate these and train all staff where appropriate.
Induct, train and mentor all learning support staff
Maintain the SEND Hub and Sensory Space as a calm and safe learning environment for all students.
Monitor teaching and learning activities to ensure they meet the needs of students with special educational needs.
Lead a team of staff ensuring a sense of purpose and pride in their work
Work closely with HOYs to ensure they have the fullest understanding of the needs of students with SEND and are party to all strategies.
Liaise with subject leaders to ensure they contribute to, and support inclusion strategies and departmental teams strongly support team teaching.
Liaise with parents and students providing guidance at key moments of transition
Liaise with external agencies to support students and transition arrangements
Monitoring of pupil progress
Co-ordinate the identification, assessment, and monitoring processes for all students with SEND, including the management of SEND register and review processes.
Lead on the production and monitoring reviews of ILPs for students who have special needs.
Use assessment to identify and track specific students and targeted groups
Draw up behaviour contracts and pastoral support plans in conjunction with other key staff. Track and review these plans.
Ensure the totality of performance is reviewed, incorporating tutor effectiveness, where appropriate.
Other
To undertake, and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development
To undertake, within reason, other various responsibilities as directed by the Headteacher or Principal.