SENCo
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Warwickshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- UPS +SENCo Allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1 January 2020
- Apply by:
- 4 November 2019
Job overview
The Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Company is looking to appoint a SENCo on a fixed term basis, until 31 August 2020, to support St. Benedict’s Catholic High School with the leadership of SEND provision across the school.
The core purpose of the role is to work with Senior Leaders and Governing Bodies to determine the strategic development of SEND policy and provision in the school. The successful candidate will have day to day responsibility for the operation of SEND policy and provision to support SEND pupils, including those who have an EHC Plan.
The successful candidate will hold QTS and have at least 3 years teaching experience. You will also either hold the National Award SENCo qualification or be willing to work towards achieving this.
The successful candidate will be:
• someone who is committed to raising standards for all students
• someone with strong leadership and good organisational skills
• someone who can take responsibility for specialist teaching staff and designated teaching assistants, and who can effectively liaise with relevant staff, external agencies and parents.
This is an exciting career opportunity within the HFCMAC you will be part of our journey as we strive for continued improvement, transforming the life chances of the young people in our care. If you care about the success of your students, and have the energy to make that success a reality, we would welcome your application.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged. For further information and to arrange an informal visit, please call Mrs. Casey Laishley, HR Assistant on 01789 762888 or email laishley.c@st-benedicts.org.
Closing date: 4 November at 10am
Interviews: TBC
The MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Statement.
COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
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About St Benedict's Catholic High School
- St Benedict's Catholic High School
- Kinwarton Road, Alcester
- Warwickshire
- B49 6PX
- United Kingdom
St Benedict’s Catholic High School is a mixed, mainstream, Roman Catholic secondary school in Alcester, Warwickshire. It caters to students aged 11 to 18 and has approximately 851 pupils enrolled.
St Benedict’s Catholic High School was founded in 1963 as a voluntary-aided school administered by Warwickshire County Council and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. The school is named after Saint Benedict of Nursia, the patron saint of Europe and students.
A purpose-built £6m sixth-form building was opened in September 2011.
Headteacher
Mr D. Hughes
Vision and values
St Benedict’s Catholic High School strives to "encourage, support and inspire young people and the wider school community in the journey of faith". It aims to create a family environment where everyone is valued and respected. Teachers work hard to support the intellectual, creative, physical, spiritual and religious development of every pupil.
St Benedict’s provides a broad curriculum that includes English, maths, science, Spanish, history, computing, geography, technology, art, music and PE, as well as RE. Pupils in Years 7 and 8 take part in a Curriculum Carousel where they take subjects such as dance and drama.
The secondary school organises educational visits to places around the country and abroad, and creative activities such as school plays and poetry recitals.
Ofsted report
“Students, staff and parents are, quite rightly, proud to be associated with this school. All groups of students make excellent progress, regardless of their background or ability level. Students’ attainment has been significantly above average over time, including in English and mathematics. Teaching is outstanding. Lesson activities are planned extremely well to ensure they are demanding and exciting.”
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