Director of Pupil Progress (SENDCo)
Downe House
West Berkshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 26 November 2019
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leading girls’ independent boarding schools in the country, where we pride ourselves on offering a supportive, enriching and creative environment for our girls.
In this high-profile role, the Director of Pupil Progress will be a key member of the Academic Team with specific responsibility for leading and shaping creative and effective support provision and maximising learning opportunities.
In this role, you will provide strategic direction and development for the support for girls including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), those who are More Able (MA) and those for whom English is an additional language (EAL).
The majority of pupils supported by the Learning Skills Department have a mild Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD). You will lead a committed and experienced team and be responsible for managing the provision of day-to-day SEND, EAL and MA support and also take the role as SENDCo for the School.
To be successful, you will need to be a qualified leading practitioner in an SEN specialism and hold a SENDCo qualification. You will also need to be a confident Manager and able to lead and promote the Department. In addition, you will be working in a busy and thriving Boarding School where everyone is encouraged to get fully involved with the life of the School.
Please visit our website via the Apply link to apply online and read more about the role and the School. For recruitment enquiries, please call: 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net
Closing date: Noon on Monday, 26 November 2019
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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