How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job Title: SENCo
Location: Longdon Park School, Egginton, DE65 6GU
Salary: TBC, Depending on Experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8.00-16.00 & Wed 8.00-17.00
Contract: Permanent, Term time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a SENCo to join our amazing team at Longdon Park School in Egginton.
About the role
The SENCO will be responsible for the implementation of Longdon Park School’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy; including oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising all students’ attainment and achievement.
This will include working across both Longdon Park sites and overall responsibility all of the pupils on Longdon Park School’s academic roll.
In addition to agreed responsibilities as a member of the SENCo and any reasonable direction from the Headteacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team you will:
Some of your duties will include:
* Take the lead in assessments of children with SEN including their strengths and weaknesses, including baseline assessments and bi-annual re-testing;
* Take the lead in statutory annual reviews and any administrative duties associated with this.
* Keep appropriate records which are regularly reviewed and monitored;
* Work with the Clinical Lead to ensure young people receive the appropriate clinical provision either as listed in their EHCP or on an emerging need basis.
* Liaise with colleagues and the Leadership Team as appropriate;
* Encourage all members of staff to recognise and fulfil their statutory responsibilities with regard to SEN;
* The SENCo will be trained as per school procedure and will be report to the DSL on matters of safeguarding;
Essential:
* Qualified Teacher Status with experience of being a leader in SEN
* Full UK Driving Licence
About us
Longdon Park School opened in June 2015. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where our young people learn to accept responsibility for their actions, make positive decisions and display pro-social behaviour. We are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.
Longdon Park School is not readily accessible by public transport.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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