SENDCo

PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ which places inclusion and well-being at its heart. We currently have two schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019 and will comprise Years 7 – 11 from September 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational.

Following the success of our first ever Ofsted inspection at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, we are looking for dedicated teachers that will join us on our journey in delivering an outstanding education for all our students. By joining us, you will play a vital role in supporting our girls to grow as women whose voices are heard and respected. Through this, we hope that they will become influential mothers, sisters, carers, friends and, ultimately, successful and happy members of society.

As a school community and Trust, we place significant value on our professional working relationships with others. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who will be committed to forming strong relationships with other colleagues and stakeholders so that we can be united in achieving our shared vision and goals.

 Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported.

Working for PolyMAT may also present the unique opportunity for staff to teach across both schools and for candidates to join our recruitment pool for further openings.

Teaching is the most rewarding job in the world. We have the opportunity to change students’ lives for the better and you could make a positive impact at Woolwich Polytechnic for Girls as SENDCo.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional SENDCo. An individual who will promote a positive profile of the SEND department to staff, pupils, parents, carers and the wider community as well as providing professional guidance to staff to secure outstanding teaching for SEND pupils. The successful candidate will lead and support the department in achieving its ambitious targets and goals.

Applicants must hold qualified teacher status and have SENDco qualification.

The successful candidate will:

·     Contribute to the effective leadership of the school.

·     Promote, monitor and support student learning and be responsible for the progress of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

·     Be responsible for leading, managing and developing staff in the SEND department.

·     Raise standards of student attainment and attitudes to learning of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

·     Ensure effective coordination of all aspects of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Provision.

·     Maintain the school’s register of SEND pupils and collate and update related records, ensuring they are available for reference with due consideration for confidentiality.

We are a school who knows that our success is due to the high-quality staff we employ, therefore we make staff wellbeing and development a priority. More details of this are shown below.

As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School we can offer you:

·      Opportunities for career progression

·      Excellent professional development

·      A contributory pension scheme

·     Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

·      Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee

·      An employee assistance programme

·      Season ticket loans

·      Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ

·      Excellent catering facilities

·      Secure on-site parking

·          A focus on wellbeing with a dedicated wellbeing committee to liaise with SLT

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction, which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

In accordance with KCSIE 2022 legislation all shortlisted candidates are subject to a social media check.

The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The closing date for applications is 16 April 2023. Interviews are scheduled shortly after.

We look forward to hearing from you.