Lead SENCo

Salary scale – L9 – L13 (£54,918.00 - £60,600.00)

Start date – Easter 2023

At Guiseley School we understand that securing excellent SEN provision takes time, energy and passion. To allow our school to provide the very best support for the students who need it most, we are expanding our team and seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Lead SENCO to join Guiseley School from September 2023.

Our Lead SENDCO will lead and manage our experienced SEN team comprising a second SENDCO, an SEN administrator, specialist HLTA’s and class based Teaching Assistants. The successful applicant will ensure students and parents benefit from an inclusive and supportive SEN provision, promoting high standards and exceptional quality first teaching. The right candidate will have the ability to support school wide SEN processes and input into the Senior Leadership of the School.

We are a values driven organisation and our key aims and core values of care, aspiration, growth and success sit behind everything we do. The successful candidate for the role will share in our child centred approach to care and ambitious aspirations for their growth and success.

To support the successful applicant in driving forward standards at Guiseley we offer:

• No teaching allocation (unless desirable)
• A second SENDCO to support
• Dedicated Admin Support
• An experienced team of HLTA’s and TA’s
• A supportive leadership team and an exceptional student body 

Applications are invited from ambitious applicants working toward a SENCO qualification or highly motivated, experienced practitioners, with the ability drive forward standards of SEN provision and Quality First Teaching.

Guiseley School is committed to the very highest standards of student care and achievement and seek outstanding staff who wish to be part of our success. We have a strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent professional development programme for all staff. 

The role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis. Full application details are available via our website: https://www.guiseleyschool.org.uk/vacancies

All applications to be posted or emailed to: hr@guiseleyschool.org.uk

Closing date: Noon, Thursday 17th February 2023

Interviews w/c 20 February 2023 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check. We seek to promote diversity and equality of opportunity - applications are welcome from all, irrespective of gender, race, marital status, age, disability, sexuality, religion or faith.