Director of Inclusion and Accessibility (SENCO)
Christ's College Finchley
Finchley, London
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS plus TLR (outer London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2017
Job overview
Director of Inclusion and Accessibility (SENCO)
Applications welcome from those seeking to train and qualified SENCOs
MPS plus TLR (outer London)
Christ’s College Finchley is seeking to appoint a Director of Inclusion and Accessibility (SENCO). As Strategic Head of an Inclusion Team, to lead, develop and support effective practice for pupils with Special Educational Needs, Disabilities (SEND), those with additional needs, in the area of mental health and wellbeing and pupils with an education, health care plan (EHCP) to ensure that they are able to make rapid progress in line with the Academy’s expectations.
The successful candidate will be a strong teacher who is able to model excellent practice and secure strong progress for students with additional needs. They will share the academy’s high expectations of all students and enjoy facilitating the development of young people.
CCF can offer you:
- Wellbeing support through an external Medical Insurance
- A Team Ethos
- A highly supportive school which values and develops people
- A key role at one of London’s fastest improving schools
- The opportunity to shape the direction of the department
- Some of the most engaging and delightful students you are ever likely to work with
For an electronic application pack, please visit the schools’ website at www.christscollegefinchley.org.uk
Information for this post can also be obtained from the school by calling 020 8349 3581 ext. 231. Completed application forms should be returned to the school via email to: recruitment@ccfplus.com or posted to the address shown in the advert, marked for the attention of the Human Resources Manager. References will be sought prior to interview. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Monday 16 October (12:00 noon)
Interview date: TBC
We are committed to the protection of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Scheme will be requested in the event of a successful applicant. Christ's College Finchley is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About Christ's College Finchley
Christ’s College Finchley is a non-selective, coeducational secondary school for students aged 11-18. It is a mainstream state academy situated in East Finchley, North London. There are nearly 1,000 pupils on its roll.
The school dates back to 1857. It was founded by the Very Reverend TR White, who opened it as a private boarding school called Chapel Hall School. In 1991, the school became a comprehensive when it moved to its current site on East End Road.
Headteacher
Samson Olusanya
Values and vision
Christ’s College Finchley aims to make pupils feel good about themselves. As a result, the children are happy and there has been good retention of school staff over the decades. Pupils are expected to behave well, so bullying and aggression are rare.
Since 1906, the secondary school’s motto has been “Usque Proficiens”, meaning “advance all the way”. The school is proud that visitors consistently comment on the friendly and happy atmosphere, and that prospective teachers often remark that they feel "at home" within minutes of their arrival.
Ofsted report
“The headteacher has very high ambitions for the pupils and a relentless determination to provide them with the highest quality of education. Since joining the school, he has created a culture of high expectations and established a learning environment where pupils thrive. Pupils mix well, are courteous and are polite towards each other and staff. They enthusiastically participate in extra-curricular activities and are proud of their school.”
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