SEND Teaching & Learning Lead
MPS / UPR + TLR
Due to our expanding school and SEND Department, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding and creative SEND Teaching and Learning Lead who is experienced at meeting the needs of children and young people with a variety of SEND needs. The successful applicant will have relevant experience of leading teaching and learning within their subject specialism and a wider school setting, as well as having a passion for classroom inclusion, with a track record of support SEND students effectively and successfully.
For the right candidate there may be a desire to be a SENCo in the future, to work closely with our Head of Inclusion / SENCo and take on leadership responsibility within the team and across the school.
The subject specialism of applicants will not be prohibitive. We would also welcome applications from Primary Colleagues.
It will be your role to support the educational development and inclusion of our students, in particular looking to develop the delivery of our alternative KS4 qualifications as well as playing a key role in refining our Transition Curriculum. The successful applicant will also play a key role strengthening our relationships with our primary schools, working to ensure that our young people are offered an “all through” education. As well as continuing to support and strengthen our relationships with parents and carers of SEND students, this role will also require research and application of the latest SEND teaching pedagogy, supporting the development of whole school approaches to SEND and delivering teaching and learning training to a range of audiences. The successful candidate will have a desire to further enhance their skills as an SEN practitioner including, for instance, completing the NPQSENCO.
This would be a superb opportunity for a passionate and committed classroom practitioner, who may be looking to develop their career within SEND, Teaching and Learning and Leadership.
We are looking for a colleague who:
* is passionate about building positive relationships with all stakeholders within our school community
* is committed to developing independent, confident learners
* is committed to inclusive education
* can sustain high quality and bespoke teaching and learning interventions
* demonstrates energy, creativity and commitment
* is willing to actively contribute to all aspects of school life, including our rich and diverse extra-curricular and enrichment programme
* is looking to develop their career in SEND
We are proud to offer:
* interesting, engaging, enthusiastic students who want to learn
* a supportive and inclusive staff and governing body
* a hugely successful, ambitious school - determined to build on the standards we currently achieve
* consistently high GCSE and A Level results
* a proven track record in - and full commitment to - the professional development of colleagues
* a happy working environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised
* private medical health plan for staff (and their children who are in full-time education up to the age of 24)
* a laptop to members of teaching staff
* a well-resourced school with extensive grounds
* a long established record of low staff turnover. What does that tell you?
As part of your application, please share the reasons why your application should be considered and why you wish to work with the students here at Alderbrook.
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school or arrange a telephone call with us to have an informal chat. Please contact Mrs Anna Whittington on the email address below if you would like to book a visit or a call.
Applications are also available from the school website or from Mrs Anna Whittington at the school, by email or phone.
Tel: 0121 704 2146
E-mail: vacancy@alderbrook.solihull.sch.uk
Closing date: 9.00am Tuesday 18th March 2025
We can’t wait to hear from you!
The School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.