Assistant SENDCo

Come and work for a great school in a great location.  Cornwall has far more than just beaches, surfing and world heritage countryside, we also have some of the best schools in the country with the space, facilities and drive to give the best possible education to the students we serve.

Truro is Cornwall's county town, it’s only city and the most southern city in mainland Great Britain.   Truro has a booming population thanks to its location in the heart of the county and is a centre for art, culture and entertainment.

Richard Lander School is Truro’s largest secondary school.  It is situated to the West of the city centre and serves the beautiful coastal communities of St. Agnes and Porthtowan as well as communities closer at hand. Richard Lander is highly regarded in the area and oversubscribed. At the heart of our work is a desire to see all our young people develop their gifts and talents to their full potential. Some people call this ambition, we call it ’being the best you can be’.

To assist in leading and managing the provision of special educational needs learning support; taking on the role of Assistant SENDCO to support high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils across the mainstream and ARB provision. 

To provide support and guidance to students (and staff working with them) by removing barriers to learning to promote effective participation, enhance individual learning, raise aspirations, and achieve academic potential.

To promote, develop and maintain effective and supportive relationships with students in support of other school teaching and learning professionals and external agencies.

This post would be suitable for someone who holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and SEND experience would be desirable.  

If you would like to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Richardson, School Business Manager, mrichardson@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk. or 01872 273750. 

This position is full time, fixed term available from 25th April.  This position is maternity cover and is for a year or the return of the absent employee.  

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 7th February 2022 and the interviews will be held on Friday 11th February 2022.

Our school is welcoming and supportive, with a strong value placed on ‘being the best you can be’ and staff and students on a mission to achieve great outcomes for all our students.

Please see our job description for more details of this exciting post.  Candidates who use the quick apply facility should also download the safeguarding form, complete and send by separate e-mail to mrichardson@richardlander.cornwall.sch.uk.