SENDCo

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious SENDCo to join us as we continue to transform education across our town. In September 2021 Twynham School and The Grange School (TGS) federated staffing structures enabling us to launch an ambitious and progressive vision for the education provided by our two schools. As we head into the second year of our journey, we are excited to be advertising this unique opportunity to lead SEND at TGS whilst being a part of a wider team across two schools.

 In judging TGS to be “good” in all areas in December 2021, Ofsted recognised the efficacy and powerful opportunity provided by our federated approach and you will be joining an organisation that is gathering considerable momentum.

 This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague.

  We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Take responsibility for SEND provision in our good and improving school
• Co-ordinate and lead innovative and evidence-based provision for students who have identified special educational needs and disabilities.
• Ensure that SEND provision and the graduated approach is embedded in every part of school life
• Work with exceptional professionals to further develop a shared understanding of learning
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies 

You are likely to be someone who is or has the potential to be:

• An inspirational and skilled classroom teacher and teacher of students with SEND
• Champions inclusion and is passionate about supporting young people with identified SEND
• Has a clear understanding of how young people with identified SEND can be supported to achieve in the mainstream classroom
• Ambitious for whole school leadership and thrives in an aspirational culture

We can offer you:

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer from NQT and RQT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture