Regional SEND Co-Ordinator

This is an exciting, key leadership opportunity to support students across a number of campuses in our Eastern Region and will be based in the Kenley area. This role will support the building of a national Learning Support Department.

The leadership of fully inclusive, outstanding educational provision is the key in describing this exciting role. It will be the role of the Regional SEND Coordinator to assist our schools in meeting students’ identified needs, and to coordinate the work of school-based SEN Coordinators, Teachers and Learning Support Assistants, to ensure the progress and wellbeing of SEND students.

Key Responsibilities:

• To lead a large team across a number of school settings
• To work closely with Head Teachers to develop and review SEND provision across four key areas:

Strategic direction and development of LS/SEND provision
Teaching and Learning
Leading and Managing Staff
Efficient and Effective deployment of staff and resources

You will:

• Have leadership experience
• Have the ability to build a strong rapport with students, staff and parents
• Be an experienced specialist
• Be dynamic, caring and confident who has the passion, energy and skill to make a difference
• Promote positive, effective communications and relationships with all stakeholders
• A leader who respects the school’s ethos, aims and values

We offer:

• Supportive Senior Leaders and Trustees who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
• Dedicated and talented staff who are keen to build on our high standards
• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
• Active and committed parents and carers
• A supportive and involved community
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the students at Focus schools
• The opportunity to enhance your educational experience with support for continued professional development
• A competitive salary
• Professional support from Focus Learning Trust, via our unique 3 x 5 CPD scheme

We welcome you to take the opportunity to discuss this role further. To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion please contact Caroline Gray, Regional Principal on 07393 758497 or email flt.recruit@focus-school.com for an application pack.

Closing Date for completed application forms: Monday 8 May 2017

Interviews will be held week commencing 15 May 2017

Affiliated to Focus Learning Trust which provides direction and support to 27 UK Schools. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS and Barred List Disclosure checks.