Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo)

Applications are invited from inspirational and enthusiastic teachers looking to undertake the role of SENDCo in an outstanding school committed to academic and pastoral excellence. As a school, we are passionate about providing every pupil with the opportunities to achieve their very best within our caring, collaborative and supportive community. We are looking for someone who will share our values and support the ethos of our lovely school.

Working closely with Senior and Middle Leaders in school, the successful applicant will be responsible for the strategic delivery of Learning Support across the school and will lead a team of Learning Support Assistants who are dedicated to meeting the needs of all the pupils in our care. Candidates must be able to establish excellent relationships with pupils, colleagues, families and outside agencies; work efficiently and methodically, paying meticulous attention to detail; demonstrate clear leadership qualities and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The post will involve overseeing the provision of children with EAL and Looked After Children in school. The successful candidate will also be offered the opportunity to train as a Designated Safeguarding Lead and join our Safeguarding Team.

This post, offered on a full time and permanent basis, provides an exciting opportunity for experienced colleagues seeking to further their experience in a high achieving 11-18 school. The successful candidate will have experience of working with Special Needs and Disabilities pupils and their families and, desirably, middle leader or senior leader experience. There will be a reduced teaching commitment with this post and we invite applications from candidates of all disciplines.

If you would like to find out more about the post or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ciaran Clinton, Deputy Headteacher clintonc@st-peters.solihull.sch.uk  

Please return your completed application form and a formal letter of application to recruitment@st-peters.solihull.sch.uk.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 8th March 2021

Interview date:  Week commencing Monday 15th March 2021