Special Education Needs & Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

Special Education Needs & Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Salary: Main Teacher Scale plus allowance (£4000)

Closing date for all applications: 15th January 2023

We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other characteristics that make us different. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates from Black and other underrepresented minority ethnic backgrounds.

This is a unique school for a SENDCo. It is a small school (300 students) over just two year groups. We are an inclusive school which means we do have a variety of learning needs that we support. We find our project-based model and our Trainees’ creative talents means our learners are all able to make excellent progress and find ELAM to be a place where they can thrive. As such, the SENDCo role is one that we believe will deliver a great deal of fulfillment and satisfaction for the post-holder as they apply their skillset and experience in a uniquely creative setting.

As SENDCo and designated teacher for Trainees with SEND needs you will be the key point of contact and lead on SEND across the college. Our vision is one that has inclusion and representation baked into it and we want to support talented young people with all needs to have the access and ability to succeed. You will be supported by the Senior Leadership Team to take the lead in evaluating and developing SEN practice in the school, ensuring that we can achieve the best outcomes for our young people.

We’re looking for a SENDCo who is suitably experienced and qualified, including holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). We are seeking the kind of person who wants to make a difference and is passionate about unlocking the potential of young people with SEND needs as they pursue their dream of career success in the creative industries.

Aware of the standards that Ofsted and other key stakeholders look out for and always conscious to exceed them, you’ll be the kind of person who is never anything but engaged and engaging. What’s more, you’ll be excited by the prospect of working in such a specialist environment and will be enthused by the idea that SEN needs should not be a barrier to young people succeeding in the creative industries.

You will seize this as an opportunity to tailor learning to individuals and build stronger, more insightful teacher/Trainee relationships. Empathetic and passionate, you’ll understand that our Trainees’ journeys aren’t necessarily linear. If you are enthusiastic and motivated to commit to this vision of the role, we’ll give you all the additional training and support you require.

To apply for this role please complete:

https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies?postcode=E3+3TA&distance=5

For an informal discussion about this role please email spir@elam.co.uk

Shortlisting date W/C: 16/01/23

Interviews W/C:TBC

Start date: Feb 2023