SENDCo

Tes is supporting the appointment of a SENDCo to join a school based in Milton Keynes.

Must be UK based.

They are keen to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring SENCO who has a passion for working with vulnerable pupils to ensure that they receive the education they deserve. 

About the role

The successful candidate will bring an innovative and creative approach to supporting the strategic direction and development of the SEN provision at the School whilst effectively managing and developing the progress and achievement of their pupils. If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and re-engage their young people, they would like to hear from you.  

They are looking to welcome an outstanding, innovative and determined SENCO to be responsible for the strategic leadership development of Special Education Needs provision with the tenacity to turn ideas into reality. You should therefore have demonstrable experience in improving the quality of provision in an area you have led, in either a middle or senior leadership role, with a proven record of impact regarding SEN and success in achieving progress for disadvantaged students as well as strategic vision and commitment.

You would be an integral part of the Leadership Team, providing a high level of strategic, managerial and operational direction for the school, particularly in relation to the Quality of Education and will have the opportunity to impact significantly on the future direction and outcomes of the school. 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent management, inter-personal and organisational skills with an ability to support teams in working together, showing commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity and accountability for all.  

Essential

• You do not need to hold a SENCo Qualification, but it would be willing to undertake a SENCo qualification
• Evidence of continuing and recent further professional development and qualifications relevant to the post
• Being able to demonstrate good classroom and behaviour management
• QTS

About the School

The School is a brand new 55 place SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH and Autism. A co-educational provision with entry from 9 years to 16 years old. The School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Milton Keynes.

Why join?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to them, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through their Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, they place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in their services at the heart of everything they do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC1957601 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.