SENCo

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, experienced qualified teacher as SENCO at our vibrant academy.

Your opportunity

The purpose of your role will be:

• To ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and other relevant statutory requirements
• To work with the SLT to ensure an ethos of inclusion and a culture of high aspirations for students with SEND
• To work with the SLT to ensure the implementation of our SEND Policy
• To ensure that the provision of SEND support is in accordance with our aims and curricular policies
• To be responsible for maintaining the SEND Profile, ensuring that it is always up-to-date and accurate
• To be responsible for the accurate identification of SEND need, with a rigorous and thorough assessment process
• To be responsible for our SEND Offer, ensuring high quality targeted interventions enabling students with SEND to make better progress
• In consultation with the SLT, to provide a programme of professional development with regard to SEND
• To be responsible for tracking the progress of students with SEND, using a wide range of Academy data
• To deploy staff and resources according to the needs of SEND students
• To write a termly report to the Governing body on progress and developments

We can offer you the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive academy environment. You will be part of a Federation established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders, with unrivalled opportunities for progression; whatever your aspirations as a teacher, middle or senior leader, our Teaching School Alliance provides a range of bespoke courses and qualifications, including our Aspiring Leaders NPQML and NPQSL programmes to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly. 

What we are looking for:

We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers who:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree and, ideally, the SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate or equivalent
• Can show evidence of CPD relevant to the SENCO role or willingness to undertake this training
• Have knowledge and understanding of national priorities, current curriculum development and an ability to design and implement an innovate curriculum based on students’ needs
• Have a thorough understanding of quality assurance techniques
• Have an appreciation of student motivation
• Understand how professional development contributes to the raising of quality
• Have SEN experience in a secondary school and successful teaching experience, ideally in all key stages
• Have pastoral experience and experience of working with key stakeholders such as parents, governors and employers

Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.

Next Steps

Please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your online application.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. Applications will only be considered if submitted online and before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our Benefits Package

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.

Find out more about Our Benefits

Being a part of the Harris Federation

We are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.

Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

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Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

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We are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

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