SENCo

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic team at an exceptionally high-achieving, independent co-ed Pre-School for ages 3 - 4 and girls’ Prep School for ages 4 - 11 in the heart of Sevenoaks.

The Granville combines future-ready, forward-looking educational excellence with affectionately held traditions and a bespoke approach to both the academic and personal experiences of its pupils.

We are seeking an exceptional SENCo and Head of Learning Development and someone who has insight and enthusiasm as well as the personal qualities to inspire trust among staff, parents and pupils alike. You will be responsible for overseeing the provision for pupils with SEND within the school, ensuring that all children at The Granville School receive appropriate support to achieve their academic and personal goals, whilst also promoting an inclusive learning environment by supporting and empowering their colleagues.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Provide inspirational leadership of SEND across the school, promoting inclusion and high-quality provision for pupils with SEND.
• Support the Headteacher in determining the strategic development of SEND across the school and ensuring the SEND policy is up to date and adhered to by all staff
• Ensure that the school meets its statutory obligations regarding SEN under the Equality Act, 2010 and SEND Cof Practice, 2014.
• Support all adults within school in understanding the needs of pupils with SEND and delivering regular professional development sessions for teaching staff and assistants.
• Ensure effective records are kept so all staff are aware of the SEND register, class provision maps and pupil one page profiles.
• Co-ordinate SEN provision across the school, including PreSchool ,at Wave 2 and 3 across the school.
• Work with parents, staff and external professionals to ensure high-quality provision for pupils with SEND and any recommendations are embedded into a pupil’s daily support.
• Develop a collaborative and supportive relationship with parents ensuring they are central to their child’s SEND support within school.
• Liaise with external professionals such as Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Paediatricians and child therapists and, where appropriate inviting them into school.
• Interpret and share information from specialist assessment reports from external professionals and use this information to inform SEND provision and additional support.
• Carry out observations and assessments at the earliest opportunity to support understanding of additional needs and ensure support is put in place.
• Develop a close working relationship with the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure staff are supported and potential SEND needs are identified and supported as early as possible.
• Monitor academic progress of pupils with SEND through whole school and SEN-specific data to track progress.
• Work closely with the Pastoral Head to monitor the wellbeing of pupils with SEND. Plan, deliver and review targeted learning support lessons for individuals and groups as part of the schools SEND provision plan. Meet with parents of pupils on the SEND register on a regular basis, usually once a term.
• Collate evidence to support access arrangement requests for pupils sitting external school entrance examinations and the Kent Test.
• Support the smooth transition to senior school for pupils with SEND by working closely with parents and collaborating with chosen senior schools.
• Ensure statutory processes are adhered to for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans.

Closing Date: Monday 24th March 2025

Interviews: Thursday 27th March 2025

The Headmistress would be delighted to talk on the phone to any candidate who would like to know more about the post. She can be contacted either at the School on 01732 453039 or by email through bursarassistant@granvilleschool.org.

The Granville is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be prepared to undergo child protection screening.