Deputy SENDCo / Deputy Head of ALF
Oakwood School
Horley, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMPS/UPS (Fringe)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2024
Job overview
Oakwood School has the following Teaching Staff vacancy:
DEPUTY SENDCo / DEPUTY HEAD OF ALF (Access to Learning Faculty)
TMPS/UPS with TLR 2a
FIXED TERM FOR 2 YEARS
September 2024
Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Due to staff secondment Oakwood School is offering an exciting opportunity for an existing or aspiring professional to join our inclusive community as a Deputy SENDCo on a fixed-term basis for 2 academic years.
The Role:
As Deputy SENDCo, you will work collaboratively with our Strategic SENDCo and Associate Operational SENDCo, as well as our existing deputy SENDCos to ensure the delivery of our Special Educational Needs provision is both effective and compassionate. This position could be an introduction to SEND leadership, making it ideal for individuals seeking to expand their experience in this vital area of education, or it could be an opportunity for a new challenge within your existing Career in Special Educational Needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the SENDCos in developing and implementing the school's SEND strategy.
- Assist with the coordination of support for pupils with SEND.
- Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress.
- Liaise with teachers, parents, and external agencies to create tailored support plans.
- Help to foster a supportive environment that enables all students to achieve their potential.
- Possibility of working closely with the designated teacher for LAC.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training in SEND.
- Experience in a leadership role within a dynamic SEND department.
- A chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our students.
About You:
- A strong commitment to inclusive education and the well-being of students with SEND.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and working as part of a team.
- Relevant experience in education, with a desire to specialise in SEND.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable but not essential.
This fixed-term position is a superb chance for individuals looking to gain experience and develop their skills in special education needs. Join us in making a difference at Oakwood School.
For more information we encourage you to visit the school website. If you would like a tour of the school and informal discussions with relevant staff, please contact us on recruitment@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk
How to Apply:
For an application pack, please visit our website or email recruitment@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk . Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted.
Please submit your application form and a covering letter explaining your interest in the role and your suitability for it to recruitment@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk
The deadline for applications is Midday Monday 20th May 2024
Interviews are to be held w/c 20th May 2024
Please note, interviews may take place sooner for the right candidate so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Oakwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
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About Oakwood School
Headteacher: Jon Gladstone
Horley is a small town close to Gatwick Airport with very good transport links for the A23 and the mainline rail to London. We are also in easy reach of Brighton (about 40 minutes) and the M25 is about 20 minutes away (if the traffic is clear). Horley is currently undergoing a regeneration project as approximately 2,000 houses are due to be built here over the next three years which will offer the opportunity for further improvement in the educational vision for our children.
Our website, which has been developed to include as much information as possible, has many features which will give you a flavour of Oakwood. You will see we are a very open community which cares very much about the students’ progress. To this end, we continue to work hard to ensure that students reach their potential and really enjoy their time at Oakwood.
It is an exciting time for Oakwood as we focus on ensuring we have high quality support for teaching so that our students all make good progress. We are a motivated team of professionals all aiming to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’ (these words were chosen by the whole school community to show our shared vision).
Relationships are very important to us all and we really care about the students and each other. Therefore, the emphasis on learning extends to everyone within the Oakwood community. Our weekly optional training is designed around needs and we invest in a coaching philosophy and, therefore, we provide many opportunities for leadership development. Should you be successful, you will certainly be welcomed as part of our valued staff.
Oakwood is a large and expanding school of approximately 1600 students. We have split the population into ‘Years’ which enables the students to be cared for in smaller units. Each student also belongs to a House and we encourage a community ethos. The students are loyal and enjoy the friendly rivalry around House activities. Their personal development is central to the school ethos.
Our priority is to shape our school to fit the students’ needs and aspirations, rather than fit students to the school. For this reason we adopt the Pathways Approach where we help students ‘Learn to Learn’. Opportunities for elements of vocational pathways exist as well as accelerated progress and Gifted and Talented opportunities.
I do hope that, after reading this information and visiting our website, you will get a ‘feel’ for the school. If you require further details then please contact us at the school or email recruitment@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk
We are proud to be a happy, safe and progressive school. I very much hope you decide to apply and look forward to receiving your application.
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