SENDCo

Job Title: SENDCo

Location: Wigan

Salary: L1 - L5 (£42,194 - £46,565) negotiable for the right candidate

Start Date: Required for 1 September 2021

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent

Our school is a thriving 11-16 foundation comprehensive which is committed to challenge for all. We provide learning opportunities to allow everyone to develop their knowledge, skills and character so that they can become outstanding young adults.  

The school supports a number of pupils with complex medical difficulties, autism spectrum condition, as well as other needs.  The proportion of students who are disabled or who have special educational needs is above the national average.  This post is a vital appointment in terms of fulfilling our vision and ambition for our inclusive school to secure and enhance positive life chances for our most vulnerable students. 

We would expect a demonstrable unstoppable passion for supporting our SEND students and those with barriers to learning.  It is essential that the person we appoint is an outstanding teacher, as much of the role will be to ensure that our teachers are meeting the needs of all the young people in their classrooms. In order to ensure the postholder’s credibility and to model good practice to others, the role will also encompass a teaching load. 

A SEND background and/or qualifications are an advantage, though not essential.  The role of SENDCo is a leadership post and the postholder would be expected to attend Senior Leadership Team meetings, play an active part in the strategic leadership of the school and line manage a large team of staff. 

We place huge value on staff CPD and invest to ensure required training is available. We are very proud that we have been particularly successful with middle leaders completing the NPQML and teaching leaders programme – with one colleague recently being awarded the teaching leaders special award.  

How to apply

To obtain an application pack, arrange a visit or for an informal chat about working at the school please contact Tracy Harrison at Vision for Education on 0191 267 6555 or tracy.harrison@visionforeducation.co.uk

Further background information is available on our website: 

http://www.hindleyhs.wigan.sch.uk/

The closing date is 9am on Tuesday 20th April 2021, your completed application should be returned to Tracy Harrison via email before then to be considered.

Interview date w/c 26th April 2021.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.

Acting Headteacher: Jude Norman

Number on Roll:  930