SEND Coordinator
Oldham Academy North
Oldham
- £21,450 - £23,507 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- SCP 12-17
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2022
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity for a to join our passionate and caring team here at The Oldham Academy North. We are looking to appoint a highly skilled SEND Co-ordinator. A SENCO provides leadership and management for the provision of pupils with SEND, promoting and implementing the school’s SEND and Inclusion Policy in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice.
Key Accountabilities:
Reporting to the Headteacher, this post holder will be accountable for
- Strategic direction and development of the SEND
- Teaching and learning for SEND
- Leading and managing staff
- Effective communication with parents and other stakeholders
- Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources
- Additional SENCO specific responsibilities DSL
STRATEGIC POLICY AND PLANNING
Within the context of the academy’s aims and policies, the SENCO supports the development and implementation of subject policies, plans, targets and practices.
- Establish a clear and ambitious vision for SEND and Pastoral provision, to draw up the Inclusion/SEND Development Plan consistent with the Academy Improvement Plan.
- Ensure whole-school SEND policies translate into effective inclusive practice and are fully aligned with the SEND Code of Practice.
- Represent the academy at relevant meetings inside and outside of the setting, and feedback policy and practice.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
The SENCO secures and sustains effective inclusive SEND teaching, evaluates the quality of teaching and standards of pupils’ achievements and set targets for improvement.
- Oversee and monitor the quality and the delivery of the curriculum in relation to SEND and Mental Health requirements, evaluate its success and set targets for improvement.
- Ensure consistency of practice across SEND, Pastoral and Mental Health provision, with regard to lesson planning, the standard of teaching etc.
Salary details:
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
SCP 12 - 17 £21,450 - £23,507 (FTE: £24,496 - £26,845)
Permanent
For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.
We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.
The Oldham Academy North is an ambitious, inclusive 11-16 academy in Oldham. We set high expectations for our students in all areas and encourage them to become ambassadors of their community. We continue to be a 'Good' school, whilst leading to excellent student progress and putting us in the top 20% of schools nationally. To find out more about us, please visit: https://theoldhamacademynorth.e-act.org.uk/
What the trust offers in return
- Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
- Ride to Work Scheme
- Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
- Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
- 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme
We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and over 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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About Oldham Academy North
At The Oldham Academy North, we have created a bespoke culture and environment where both students and staff feel safe, happy and appreciated. From the friendly faces to the magnificent art work and displays placed all throughout the Academy building, The Oldham Academy North is recognised for its innovative and ever growing ethos. The vibrant walls reflect the atmosphere amongst the pupils and staff, walking through corridors and the environment in classrooms portrays how we have, together, created a learning environment in which teachers are able to stretch their imaginations and encourage students to do the same, throughout all aspects of our wide curriculum.
Our state of the art facilities in our new build Academy provide endless opportunity for our students to grow and progress. We are proud to ensure that each of our students enter further education with valuable life skills as well as achieving outstanding academic results. Our copyrighted Future’s Programme, which has been highly recognised across the UK, ensures each individual is given the chance to grow on a personal level and gain valued life skills, which will hugely benefit them in their future endeavours.
From corridor to classroom, a sense of teamwork, ambition and togetherness is apparent. Staff work together and share the same goals and ambitions for the future of the Academy and each individual is given the opportunity to progress and become the best they can be. Our concreted values of Believe, Create, Innovate and Achieve are implemented and shown on a daily basis and we dedicate ourselves to be champions and improve the life chances of each and every student. We are extremely proud of the progress we have made and the incredible journey we are on, and are always open to new and exciting opportunities which lie ahead.
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