Deputy SENDCO
Chessington School
Kingston upon Thames
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers Main payscale or GLPC for Support Staff
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 15 July 2019
Job overview
Whilst experience within SEND, education or inclusion is desirable it is not essential and more appropriate are the right qualities, ethos and commitment. Training and development can be provided so applicants with the right determination to make a difference and work ethic are very welcome.
We are a school with ambition, and appreciate that quality in people we work with. This role could be suitable for an individual who wants to be SENDCO, or SEND teacher, and we could view this appointment as part of a 3 or 5-year plan to achieve a particular outcome. We are currently looking to develop our provision in the areas of Communication & Interaction, SEMH and Sensory needs, so an expertise or passion to develop expertise in these areas would be beneficial.
The Deputy SENDCO will be a member of our Middle Leadership Team and will be expected to attend the head of department as well as those on Teaching and Learning. This is a full time position.
You will be involved in setting the vision and direction of the SEND provision and will work alongside the Assistant Headteacher / SENDCO to ensure the smooth running of our SEND provision. The role will require liaison with the TA team, the Pastoral Team as well as teaching and non-teaching staff. Regular and effective communication with parents and children is essential as well as a range of external agencies. To ensure quality first teaching, support and interventions for all students on the SEN register. The post requires someone who is exceptionally well organised and efficient, is used to dealing with a diverse workload, and has excellent communications skills.
Why work at Chessington:
• £30 million state of the art modern facilities in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school
• Fantastic support from line managers and SLT who genuinely want to see you succeed and thrive
• A thriving Music and Creative Arts department with a good range of different backgrounds, roles and experience.
• Unparalleled CPD opportunities with cross trust and national development programs and bespoke opportunities to support your development
• We recruit for attitude and train for skills with excellent opportunities for career progression in a successful and expanding Family of schools.
• To be part of an 11 - 16 provision with opportunities to teach in the sixth form in many subject areas across the family of schools.
• Great support for NQT’s including your own dedicated mentor, reduced teaching timetable and ‘Outstanding’ teacher programmes available
• A school dedicated to well-being. Increased length of October Half Term, workload reducing feedback strategies and more.
• Free gym membership and many other staff benefits
• Independent, onsite childcare facility
Here’s what Ofsted have to say: “The School has successfully raised the quality of teaching and improved students’ achievement in most subjects including English and Maths. The quality of teachers’ professional development is good; leaders have successfully created a good culture for staff development and ensures that teachers are suitably equipped for their subjects and other responsibilities. The behaviour of the students is good, they behave well in lessons and students are proud to be at the academy and enjoy coming”.
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About Chessington School
I am incredibly proud to be the Headteacher at Chessington. This is a school with a rich past and such a bright future; one where Great things happen for young people each day.
We have made swift strides in recent years and are now considered a national ‘High performing School’. We have done this by instilling pride in our students and making them ambitious for their futures. Each child is valued, each day considered a vast opportunity and each moment is focussed on their success. Whomever takes on this role will need to be someone who values student wellbeing but knows that this is achieved through the very highest expectations, consistency and drive each day as a leader in the school.
The right person for this role will demonstrate passion for teaching both inside and outside of the classroom. Our students love learning and we want someone that will further fuel the fires of their passions for their subjects. Our students deserve the widest and most varied cultural experiences.
We are ambitious for the future of the school and are moving forward fast. Now judged Good by Ofsted with a number of Outstanding features such as Leadership and our Options subjects, we want to become a Great school in the next two years. This means we continue a rigorous focus on standards, a forensic approach to outcomes and of course a holistic understanding of the needs of every child that walks through our doors. The ideal candidate for this role will share this focus and will, each day, want the very best for the young people of Chessington.
Every member of staff is hugely valued. When joining us you will join a culture where we keep striving to be better each and every day. We will support your career development through internal CPD programs, mentoring, coaching and through a range of external programs including Masters in Education or Middle and Senior Leadership development programs. NQTs will be very well supported and developed through our teaching school program. Rest assured each day here the highest of learning and teaching practice will be expected but you will supported and given time so that you can deliver a Great experience to each of our students.
I look forward to meeting you and to welcoming you on our journey to becoming a truly Great school.
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