SENCo

Our aim is to re-engage young people to lead to reintegration to school, further education or employment

Job Title:  SENCo

Location: North West – Bury/Oldham

Salary: approx. £35,000 based upon experience 

Start Date: October 2019 (or sooner if possible)

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent

EdStart Specialist Independent School first opened in South Manchester in September 2010, and now operates across multiple sites across Greater Manchester.  

Our primary function is Alternative Provision, serving the region’s schools and young people by developing a suitable environment and curriculum to match their varying needs. 

As we grow and develop, we are looking to strengthen our team and ensure that we are providing the best opportunities and support for our students. We are therefore looking to appoint a SENCo to be based at our centre in Bury or Oldham however, flexibility is required to work remotely across our other sites.

You will be responsible for the day to day centre management of the centre with some teaching element along with responsibility for the SENCo role for Edstart students as a whole.

You will:

• Have experience of working in a SENCo role ideally in an SEN setting

• Be a teacher with the passion and skills to help all our students fulfil their potential

• Be able to keep accurate records and through follow through plans to completion

• Working closely with other professionals in Edstart at all levels and with other agencies so that there is an effective cycle of pupil performance improvement

• Liaise with other providers, outside agencies, educational psychologists and external agencies

For an application pack or an informal chat regarding this opportunity and working for Edstart please contact Diane Jamieson on 0191 267 6555/07713323792 or email permanent@visionforeducation.co.uk

Completed application forms should be submitted by 12noon on Friday 19th July  to Diane Jamieson via email.

We will consider applications as they are submitted and reserve the right to interview prior to closing date. Please therefore submit your application as soon as completed.

Your application is a direct permanent application to Edstart. Vision for Education is our recruitment partner and manages our permanent appointments.

All posts are subject to DBS clearance. All staff are responsible for the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children.

Head Office: 5 Gerald Road, Salford, M6 6DW