SENCo

The Bulmershe School are looking to employ a SENCO to lead our Learning Support Department. The role will be one that truly makes a difference to our young people and will involve identifying learning support needs across Key Stages 3-5 in a wide range of subjects, for a wide range of needs. You will be responsible for creating support plans for current and prospective pupils and equipping classroom teachers to provide effective support to our SEND students. You will also be in regular communication with both students and their families, as well as liaising with department colleagues and external agencies. 

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Line manage all staff in the Learning Support Department, including regularly undertaking performance reviews and supporting professional development of the Deputy SENCO and colleagues in the department.
• Establish common practices and share vision within the school’s learning Support Department to ensure high quality provision that meets the needs of young people with SEND
• Identify, assess and set provision for all children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities
• Provide strategic vision for the Department
• Raise standards of SEND student inclusion, attainment and achievement by monitoring and supporting student progress
• Stay up to date with best practice relating to learning needs such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and ASD, along with all relevant areas of legislation relating to SEND
• Advise staff on developing a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum to help SEND learners succeed on a small group basis
• Liaise with Learning Support staff, Heads of Department and class teachers about students with SEND and, where necessary, refer students to the appropriate external agencies for further support
• Engage in liaison meetings with appropriate outside agencies e.g. Ed Psych, Speech and Language service, ASC service, EWO; LEA etc. and to facilitate opportunities for external agencies to work with students and staff
• Prepare and implement an annual department plan that will contribute to the overall School Development Plan
• Provide exams analysis report on students with SEND who have taken public examinations and report to governors as required
• Lead by example by being an outstanding practitioner

Our successful candidates will receive:

• A salary commensurate with experience
• Professional coaching and support to enhance teaching and learning
• Opportunity to teach across the key stages
• Bespoke CPD programme
• A position in a department that prides itself on being supportive

Why join The Bulmershe School

The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding. With a thriving and expanding 6th form, The Bulmershe School is an ideal environment for any teacher who would like the challenge and opportunity to teach their subject at A-level.

We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.

How to Apply

1. If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
2. Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
3. Email your application and equal opportunities form to the Assistant School Business Manager, Mrs Bagley-Kelly: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk

The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.