SENCo - L6 – L10 (Start January 2022)

Applicants should have the appropriate National Award certification.

Please be aware the closing date may be reviewed, dependent on the number of applications received.

A rare opportunity has arisen to lead our Special Needs provision within the school. We are seeking an experienced SENCo who is a passionate, enthusiastic professional who will champion our students and inspire them to be the best that they can be. As part of our inclusion team, you will provide dynamic leadership to our team of dedicated and skilled teachers and support assistants. You will also play a significant role in driving our Disadvantaged Strategy to support our vulnerable and Pupil Premium students. 

We are looking for an experienced middle leader who:

• Has an excellent understanding of the SEN Code of practise and its implementation

• Can work strategically and proactively with our parents and carers

• Can champion and develop confident learners

• Is a strategic and strong problem solver

• Is an excellent communicator

It is an exciting time for a dynamic and innovative practitioner to make their mark. We can promise a demanding but ultimately rewarding experience as we move forward towards an “outstanding” future.

• The school is massively oversubscribed and comfortably fills its admission number of 345 places in Year Seven – Year 9. Parents and students therefore have a massive investment in the school. 

• The Coundon Sixth Form numbers 220 plus students and delivers A Level and Vocational provision. A Level teaching is widely distributed amongst the staff.  All our students go onto positive destinations. 

• We have a significant, core CPD programme based around cross subject learning teams that is challenging and extending the staff skills base. Our NQT and School Direct programme is also highly successful in securing qualification and progression into jobs at Coundon Court.

If you have any queries or questions or need to obtain further details, please contact Mrs Linda Phillips on 024 7633 5121 or email vacancies@coundoncourt.org.

To apply for this position please complete and email the application form to vacancies@coundoncourt.org. You will also need to respond to the following question, on no more than two sides of A4, font size 11:

How will your skillset and experience ensure that all vulnerable students at Coundon Court can make the necessary progress in order to maximise their life chances? 

Coundon Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful application will be required to apply for an enhance DBS disclosure.

Closing date: Wednesday 20th October 2021 (midday). 

Start Date: January 2022

Interviews will take place on Friday 22nd October 2021.