Director of Learning - SENDCo

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher to lead and further develop the school’s already highly commended provision for SEND students.   

This is a key post and we are looking for applicants who have a proven track record of success, have a positive approach and are determined to make a difference to the lives of our students.   

You would be responsible for leading a committed team of staff, including HLTAs and TA’s, taking a strategic role in developing the department in its drive for excellence and continuous improvement and supporting all staff in enabling all students to achieve their potential across the curriculum. 

  Within this role you will be responsible for the implementation of subject policies, plans, targets and practices; standards achieved by students; quality of teaching and learning; leading and managing staff; effective deployment of resources including teaching and support staff; monitoring budget to ensure no overspends; ensuring all aspects of health and safety within the Department are in place.  The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively and appropriately with staff, pupils and parents and to manage the learning and teaching of individual pupils, groups and classes.  

Advert closing date is Friday 21st April 2017 at 08:00 

Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2017  

Kingsdown School is a popular mixed 11-16 Academy situated on the eastern outskirts of Swindon. The most recent OFSTED inspection commented “The quality of teaching and learning, and the effectiveness of middle leaders have improved. Governors and senior leaders have moved into a higher gear. Students feel safe, behave well, are polite and get on well together”   

Kingsdown School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.