SENCO - Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Are you a SENCO committed to improving the lives of children and young people?

We are currently recruiting for: SENCO

Hours of work: 37

Location of role: Billinge, Wigan

We are looking for a passionate and experienced SENCO to join our fantastic team here at Nugent house School. As a SENCO, you will be responsible for ensuring that our students receive the very best experience they deserve in the quest for them to become the best version of themselves.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join us and we are on an amazing journey in our quest to be the best specialist provision for young people within Merseyside and beyond. Having achieved Good in all areas last summer following Ofsted’s visit, we are working to build on this and grow our offer accordingly. We are seeking someone with a commitment to excellence who has a passion for working within the specialist environment. The successful candidate will be part of our leadership team, and will take a lead role in ensuring highly effective provision and support to our students.

The successful applicant will:

• Hold the National SENCO award;
• Have a detailed understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and experience of delivery within this framework;
• Have significant experience of working with young people who hold EHCPs, ideally within a specialist provision;
• Have an ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students and staff;
• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Be able to lead a team of pastoral and classroom support staff;
• Have experience, ideally, of working within a leadership team to ensure the achievement of students across the school;
• Be a committed, highly competent, energised, reflective and resilient individual;
• Possess the skills and determination to make a profound difference to the lives of our students by sharing our belief in the highest standards of academic achievement in an inclusive setting

The post holder will be expected to lead the support of learning across the school and co-ordinate flexible, person-centred programmes of study for designated individuals and groups of young people with SEMH and complex needs. To take responsibility in developing the holistic provision and interventions for pupils in consultation with the Head teacher that will support the progress for all children.

What we offer:

• Salary Range - £46,803 - £49,268 (depending on experience)
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Occupational Sickness Scheme
• Access to offers and discounts
• Blue Light Card Eligibility which provides members with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Values Awards
• A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
• Regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme
• Career Progression opportunities
• Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service

The origins of Nugent date back to the 1800’s and the pioneering work of Father James Nugent (1822-1905) in relation to child welfare, relief from poverty and social reform. The work of Father Nugent had a dramatic impact on the lives of thousands of vulnerable people and his work continues to this day through Nugent. We are the social welfare arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool.

Our Mission:

• To care, educate, protect and inspire those in need.
• To be an employer of choice.
• To be an advocate: A voice for the voiceless.

Vision:

• Our vision is be an entirely dignified & outstanding organisation 

Our Values:

• Integrity, Ambition, Courage, Compassion, Optimism, Respect and Dignity.

Nugent celebrates diversity in our organisation and in society as a whole and is an equal opportunities employer welcoming all people with a positive view of age, caring responsibilities, gender, disability racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

The School

Nugent House School is an independent Residential Special School, registered for up to 60 students (with up to 8 boarders) aged between 7 and 19. There are currently 54 students on roll. Pupils are referred to the school by their local authorities in response to their needs not being met in other educational provisions. We currently have students referred from the vast majority of ‘close’ local authorities (St. Helens, Warrington, Knowsley, Lancashire, Halton, Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton & Trafford) as well as further afield (L.B. Newham). Many students have experienced significant negative prior experiences of education, including extensive periods of non-attendance. Originally opened in 1983 as a school for boys, it is now co-educational.

All students at the school are placed with an EHCP, with SEMH identified as the primary placement need. Many have a diagnosis of ASC, and a significant number a co-morbid, with additional diagnosis of ADHD, ODD, OCD, PDA, etc.

Beyond this, a significant number of students face additional challenges, with 45% of the students having ongoing, existing Social Care involvement & over 80% having experienced involvement with Children’s Services at some point in their lives.

The school is situated in the pleasant residential district of Billinge, surrounded by attractive countryside. The provision of the School's own transport and excellent local facilities giving access to the national motorway and rail systems makes readily available the nearby National Parks of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and Snowdonia, as well as the urban conurbations of Liverpool and Manchester.

How to apply

To apply for the role of SENCO please complete an online application form, and include a statement of the personal qualities and experience that you believe are relevant to the role.

Alternatively, send an electronic application form and supporting statement to

HR@wearenugent.org

Deadline for applications

Closing date for applications will be 9am 30th January 2023

Contact

Should you have any queries about this role please contact the HR team via email HR@wearenugent.org

• The above position is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Nugent actively promotes the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children
• Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
• We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our people to feel respected and able to give their best in their working life.