SENCo

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable SENCO. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator with strong inter-personal and administrative skills. The candidate must be qualified in supporting those with Special Educational Needs and have experience in a secondary school, college, or similar environment. They will have the ability to work closely with other teaching staff, as well as winning the confidence of pupils and communicating clearly with parents. The ability to offer some subject teaching is desirable.

Our ideal candidate will:

·        Be an excellent SENCO with SEN experience in a secondary school (or similar environment);

·        Be able to teach students of all abilities at all Key Stages 3, 4 and 5;

·        Have knowledge and understanding of SEN strategies and the SEN Code of Practice;

·        Be able to advise and motivate teaching staff with SEN initiatives and manage the coordination of TA’s in support of SEN pupils;

·        Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;

·        Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;

·        Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;

·        Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;

·        Be committed to continuing professional learning;

·        Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;

·        Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status and relevant SENCO qualification (NASENCO/NPQ).

In return, we offer:

·        A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;

·        A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;

·        A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;

·        A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;

·        A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.