What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified Teacher Status
• NASENCo award or commitment to study for the new NPQ for SENCos within 3 years
• Successful teaching experience
• Successful leadership experience in a school, either as a curriculum leader, pastoral leader, or senior leader.
• Leading whole school change (desirable)
• Leading training for staff and/or mentoring/line managing colleagues
• Providing students with high-quality pastoral support
• Knowledge of the EHCP process and other legal requirements placed upon the school in terms of the inclusion of SEND students
• Knowledge of research on school improvement, cognitive science and evidence-based teaching
• Knowledge of how to successfully implement change and how to maintain and build upon improvements
• The ability to earn the respect of all stakeholders including students, staff, parents and governors
• The ability to communicate clearly with parents and other stakeholders such as SEND agencies plus Governors in order to share information plus review and inform intervention planning
• Collaborative and cooperative
• The ability to be resourceful and systematic in order to access limited funding to put in place appropriate support for SEND and other vulnerable students
• Highly organised with respect to collecting evidence, completing timely referrals and reviews, and ensuring a consistent approach to matters such as access arrangements and their application.
What the school offers its staff
• A school community where we all support each other
• Good school facilities including well equipped classrooms, sports and arts facilities
• A commitment to strong extra-curricular provision and developing a love of learning and our cultural heritage for all students
• A caring, professional and ambitious staff team
• Students who strive to develop the qualities of being conscientious, considerate and co-operative
• A commitment to the professional development of all staff and to using credible and relevant research to improve the quality of education at JMHS
Commitment to safeguarding
JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search