Assistant Senco

Headteacher:   Ms E Forde

Assistant Senco

36 hours per week/term time

NJC15 -£25,809.00 FTE / £22,099 pro rata

Copthall School is led by a decisive leader having just been awarded ‘TES Headteacher of the Year Award 2020 and prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries.  Our thriving Sixth Form, which is in the top 12% of schools for A-Level results, offers both A-Level and Vocational pathways and we boast an excellent success rate in University applications. 

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an Assistant Senco to join our school and make a huge contribution to transforming the learning and lives of our students.   This pivotal role will include preparing highly important EHCP applications so that we secure funding to support our students with high level needs. The Assistant SENCO will also lead on an exciting migration of the majority of our work onto Edukey, our on-line platform, so that we raise the profile of the team and communicate transparently with all of our stakeholders.

You will join a committed team led by an experienced SENCO, line managed by the Pastoral Deputy Head. The team is well-supported by the school and is currently acting on the recommendations of a review commissioned from Barnet with Cambridge Education in 2019 to support us to move from strength to strength. According to the Inspection Data Summary Report, in 2018-19 our SEN support students out-performed the national average in the progress they made by roughly half a grade. Our SEN EHCP students need more support to reach this level, and this is a great opportunity for you to make an impact for them. 

To be successful you need to be a confident administrator, who is also dynamic and passionate, with experience of SEN related responsibilities, policy and practice. The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion, a champion for all students with SEND and an advocate for some of our most vulnerable students. We would welcome applications from candidates who are interested to train to teach and to achieve the SENCO qualification. We will be pleased to invest in the development of the right candidate. No matter your career stage, we are interested in talking with you about how you will help us to create outstanding inclusive provision and life-changing opportunities and outcomes for our students.

Copthall has seen rapid improvements in standards across the school. Following our Ofsted inspection in May 2018, we were awarded ‘Good’ status: “By implementing systems to raise staffs and pupils’ aspirations, leaders have established a culture of high expectations.  As a result, the school has secured marked improvements to learning and pupils’ progress”.  The full report can be accessed using the following link: www.copthallschool.org.uk/226/ofsted

At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students.

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• be committed to our ethos of high expectations without excuses or exceptions, with the belief that every child can succeed

• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

• have an interest in and commitment to working with, supporting the development of, and safeguarding children

and in return we offer candidates:

• support, mentoring and training appropriate to the post

• a forward looking, hardworking and enthusiastic team of staff with the desire and skills to improve outcomes

• the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the school, its students and families

• benefits from our Employee Assistance Programme/Well-being package

Candidates are encouraged to visit the School’s Virtual tour accessible via:   https://360imagephotography.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Copthall+School/index.htm

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community to include applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.  We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults.  

How to Apply: Application forms must be completed and are available from the school website: www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/join-us or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937.   Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.

Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.

Closing date:   Monday 1st February 2021 (12 noon) – The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.