SEN Adviser

Babcock Education is the UK’s largest provider of education support services and is a part of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 company. We partner with local authorities, schools, academies and multi-academy trusts to find new ways to improve education outcomes for children and young people.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and credible school improvement professional to join our strong and talented team. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. Head of School

This position requires a committed professional with a strong track record of improving outcomes for children with SEN.

The key purposes of the role will be

• To enable the Local Authority to discharge its duties and responsibilities, particularly those relating to improving achievement and standards for children with SEN and disabilities. 
• To provide strategic SEN leadership across Devon schools by providing advice and consultancy in order to improve outcomes for children with SEN.

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• An inspirational leader with a strong sense of purpose who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children with SEN and has a strong track record of improving outcomes for these children
• A strategic thinker with the ability to provide SEN leadership to SENCOs, teachers and other school staff, and advise schools on SEN issues
• Well informed about  the statutory legislation relating to SEN and the support services
• Able to analyse and use data, including the assessments used  to record and measure pupil outcomes
• Able to target support where most needed and provide practical support for teachers and leaders on strategies to improve outcomes for pupils with SEN

Close Date: 3rd  October 2017
Shortlisting 9th October 2017
Interview 16th  October 2017

Security

Offers of employment are normally subject to satisfactory references and any other required pre-employment checks. In certain circumstances, successful applicants will need to satisfy security clearance requirements

Company Information

Babcock is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity

This company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Babcock offers a competitive salary and benefits package including 24 days holiday (pro rata) entitlement plus public holidays (Pro Rata), money purchase pension scheme with life assurance, share ownership scheme and a broad range of career opportunities.

Application Information

To apply for this post please request an application pack quoting RAF 7357 – SEN Adviser LDP to ETRecruitment@babcockinternational.com 

Please note, all CVs will be considered an expression of interest and an application form will be sent out as per Education process