Senco
Wellfield School
Durham, County
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR2c
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Summer Term 2024
- Apply by:
- 11 February 2024
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SENCO to join our team at Wellfield School. As SENCO you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience of students with special educational needs and disabilities. Working closely with the Director of Specialism SEND, you will contribute to the development and implementation of effective strategies to support the academic and personal growth of our SEND students.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and code of practice requirements for SEND.
- Lead and manage a team of dedicated staff to deliver high-quality provision for SEND students.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, both within and outside the Academy.
- Oversee the maintenance and review of the Academy's SEND registers and student records.
- Represent the Academy in various meetings and events, fostering positive engagement with external agencies.
- Champion inclusive education, facilitating access to a broad and balanced curriculum for all SEND students.
- Promote and share best practices to establish the Academy as a leading provider for SEND education.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the SEND department and across the Academy.
Requirements:
- Relevant experience in a leadership role within an educational setting, preferably with a focus on SEND.
- Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding SEND provision.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning experiences for SEND students.
- Sound knowledge of pedagogical practices and strategies to support SEND students' academic and personal development.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our students. If you have a passion for fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, we encourage you to apply for this role.
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About Wellfield School
Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed. Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.
Headteacher
Louise Colquhoun
Values and vision
Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.
Wellfield School holds mathematics and computing specialist status. A recent £8.5m investment led to a rebuild of school premises.
Ofsted report
“The achievement of students is good and continues to improve rapidly because of the successful and relentless drive by governors and senior leaders to increase the proportion of good and outstanding teaching. There are excellent relationships between students and staff and this helps to build a purposeful environment for learners where all feel valued. Students feel safe and are very proud of their school.”
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