SENDCo
North Huddersfield Trust School
Kirklees
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,917 -£38,633 + TLR 1b ( £9,433)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 16th April 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2018
Job overview
Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator (SENDCo)
North Huddersfield Trust School seek an outstanding candidate for the position of SEND Coordinator, who has an excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice. The SEND Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of the Additional and Special Educational Needs policy across the whole school. The post holder will be expected to take a strategic lead in evaluating and developing the Special Educational Needs and Disability provision within the school and ensuring that each student is positively engaged, encouraged, supported and challenged to make outstanding progress.
We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and outstanding practitioner who has the students’ best interests at heart.'
OFSTED April 2017 stated ‘Support for disadvantaged pupils, pupils who speak English as an additional language and those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective. As a result, they make good progress.’
‘The school's work to promote personal development and welfare is outstanding.’ OFSTED April 2017
Role summary
To work closely with the Head teacher and Senior Leaders, taking responsibility for the strategic direction and integrated operational delivery of the school’s SEND provision in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice. To work with departmental staff to ensure that pastoral and academic support for the school’s SEND students is appropriate, well managed and ensures best outcomes for all. To be accountable for the support given by the team of Educational Teaching Assistants.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership
2. Teaching and learning
3. Personal development
4. General
Specialist Knowledge & Skills
· Outstanding secondary school teacher
· Knowledge and understanding of inclusion in a whole school setting
· Outstanding knowledge and understanding of SEND legislation and guidance
· Up to date knowledge of curriculum and assessment
· Ability to analyse and apply data to develop programmes to maximise student potential
· Excellent understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Attached documents
About North Huddersfield Trust School
- North Huddersfield Trust School
- Woodhouse Hall Road, Huddersfield
- West Yorkshire
- HD2 1DJ
- United Kingdom
Based in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, North Huddersfield Trust School is a secondary coeducational school for children aged between 11 and 16. It is a non-denominational establishment based in Huddersfield. Its funding status is state-foundation. The school’s Trustees are comprised of 12 partnerships. They range from local businesses and educational leaders, including the local authority.
Headteacher
Andrew Fell
Values and Vision
North Huddersfield Trust School’s motto is “pride today, proud tomorrow”. It values respect, innovation, determination, professionalism and enrichment. The school aims to give every student equal opportunities, no matter what their background. The school believes every child should be encouraged to try again, even if they sometimes face hurdles. Children have the opportunity to go on class trips to music concerts, sporting events and theatre trips. The school’s values include individual liberty, democracy, and tolerance of other faiths and religions and the rule of law
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