What skills and experience we're looking for
An understanding and commitment to good practice in child protection and safeguarding
Experience of working in different schools with different contexts, e.g. schools with different age ranges, socio-economic backgrounds and varying levels of EAL.
A track record of leading on professional development in the area of SEND
Evidence of appropriate professional development for a school leader specialising in SEND.
Experience of working in specialist provision such as an enhanced resource facility, or alternative provision.
Ability to help deliver the vision for the Trust.
An understanding of how academy trusts operate.
Experience of working across more than one school.
Knowledge & understanding of the process of quality assurance relating to SEND provision.
Ability to develop appropriate links with the wider community, including external agencies and key civic partners such as Derby Local Authority.
Ability to work effectively with SENDCos, headteachers, Board of Trustees and Trust Central Team
Ability to develop links between schools in the Trust.
Ability to identify areas of expertise among colleagues across the trust and broker their support where it is needed in other schools.
Understanding of the national policy framework and current educational legislation and initiatives
A qualified teacher with experience of successfully improving outcomes for pupils at a whole school level
Have taught for at least five years.
Experience of teaching in more than one key stage.
SENDCo Qualification and successful experience of being a SENDCo for at least two years
Demonstrate an ability to work with pupils and their families sensitively and positively, often under complex circumstances.
An understanding and commitment to good practice in child protection and safeguarding.
Demonstrates knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and its application.
Experience of various behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals with SEND.
Possess a good understanding of the principles behind school improvement, including school improvement planning, monitoring and reviewing progress.
Make consistent judgments based on careful data analysis, focusing on SEND, to assist with planning and/or provision mapping.
Demonstrate a proven ability to work sensitively and effectively with colleagues to help them to improve their everyday classroom practice.
Caring for every child as an individual, with the unshakable belief that all children can be successful
Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
Excellent time management and organisation skills.
Experience of making a sustained and positive contribution as part of a school’s senior leadership team.
Successful experience of leading SEND through an OFSTED cycle.
What the school offers its staff
We offer excellent outdoor provision, enriching and engaging children's learning experiences. Our award-winning safeguarding practices ensure the safety and well-being of all our children. We are proud to have achieved a gold award for sports provision, highlighting our commitment to promoting physical education and healthy lifestyles.
As a proud member of the Derby City Inclusion Charter and the Global Schools Alliance, Cherry Tree Hill is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and globally-minded community. Our core values of 'be safe, be caring, be a learner' are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our mission to inspire success for every child.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.