SENDCo

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 5 secondary schools, 11 primary schools, a Teaching School, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider.  Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield and North Warwickshire. A further secondary school and 2 primary schools have submitted applications to join ATLP during the next 12 months.

An opportunity has arisen for the following role based at John Willmott School, Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7DY.

SENDCo

MPS/UPS + TLR1B- £10,206.00 pa

Full Time/Permanent

Required for September 2021

Are you an experienced SENDCo looking for your next challenge to start in September 2021?

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, resilient and highly effective individual with a strong track record of supporting students with Education & Health Care Plans (EHCP) and other vulnerable students in our inclusive setting. You will play a critical and influential role within the school, supporting the identification of needs, liaising with parents and carers, and working with external agencies and other stakeholders.

The Role

• A dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards; a large faculty team including a team of teaching assistants and an Inclusion Manager with a suite of Inclusion rooms.

• Excellent CPD both within school and across the Multi Academy Trust

Requirements for this role

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Relevant SENDCo experience

• National SENDCo award (see person specification for details)

• Experience working within an appropriate setting and knowledge of child development, attachment disorder, and SEND conditions in particular ASC, ADHD and ODD

• Experience of leading and managing staff

Informal discussions prior to applying for the role are welcomed, for more information about the role please contact Anna Casey, Headteachers PA, a.casey@jws.bham.sch.uk who will arrange for the Headteacher, Mrs Tracey Peters to contact you.

Previous applicants should not reapply.

Closing date:  9:00am, Tuesday, 18th May 2021

Interviews: tbc

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@atlp.org.uk

Despite the challenges we face, recruitment will continue for all ATLP vacancies over the coming weeks. We continue to adhere to the government guidance during the national lockdown, we will use a range of virtual platforms to conduct online interviews and other activities where appropriate in a timely manner. Informal discussions prior to applying for roles are warmly welcomed. We continue to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and robust safer recruitment practices remain in place.

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview.  The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.