SENDCo

SENDCo – Great Oaks College, Longford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0LG

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 | Full Time (40 hours/week)

Purpose of the Role

To lead and coordinate the provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive personalised, high-quality support that enables them to achieve their potential. The SENDCO will champion inclusive practice, work collaboratively with staff and external agencies, and model professional integrity and the EPIC values as outlined in the Staff Code of Conduct.

At Great Oaks College

We are a small independent school who support students which may have previously experienced difficulties accessing in their education We are committed to ensuring that all students learn and are engaged in the appropriate programme of study, which allows them to successfully re-engage with education and to achieve their very best outcomes.

We offer a very broad and balanced curriculum that enables pupils to undertake examinations and gain qualifications including GCSE’s, BTECs and functional skills, we also have access to a wide range of adventurous subjects which include water sports, mountain biking, archery, horse-riding etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with the strategic development of SEND provision in the school.

• Complete Annual Reviews, Interim reviews and Emergency Reviews of EHCP’s in line with the SEND code of practice

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability.

• Oversee the looked after pupils within the school

• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies

• Advise on the use of school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff development

• Promote inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum.

• Leading and managing staff and the effective deployment of staff and resources

• Lead on interventions that will support all pupils

• Quality assurance of Teaching and Learning with a focus on SEND provision.

• Attend and review PEP meetings

Requirements

• Have an accredited SENDCo qualification

• Hold QTS or QTLS

• Are passionate about education and inclusion

• Have leadership experience and qualities

• Are ready to develop their leadership skills within a school

• Can effectively manage the SEND provision in partnership with the Headteacher

Benefits of Joining Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme

• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Access to a blue light discount card

• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts 

• Life assurance

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.