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Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator (SENCO)

Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator (SENCO)

Richard Huish College

Somerset

  • Expired
Salary:
£32,000 Term Time Only plus two weeks or £35,000 All Year Round
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Jan 2017 (or sooner if possible)
Apply by:
11 November 2016

Job overview

This important and strategic post would suit someone who:

  • Has an inclusive philosophy
  • Is a graduate with experience of working in an educational setting (Note: there is no teaching commitment)
  • Has qualifications to assess students for Joint Qualification Council (JCQ) access exam arrangements.
  • Skills to lead a small group of support staff and work across the college to facilitate differentiation within the classroom.

The SEND Local offer published on our website lists the areas of SEND we specialise in with an annual allocation of 7 High Needs funded students

Visits to the college are warmly welcomed.

Closing Date: 11th November 2016 at 1pm.

Richard Huish College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure. We actively promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To apply please complete an Application Form below (CV's will not accepted) and send with a covering letter addressed to The HR Director. We are happy to receive applications by post, or by email to natalies@richuish.ac.uk.

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About Richard Huish College

Richard Huish College is a Sixth Form College situated in Taunton, the County town of Somerset. Huish prides itself on its academic excellence and strong reputation across Somerset and the Southwest, it is more than a Sixth Form College, it is a place where students can expand their horizons and develop their futures. Huish is also one of the best Sixth Form Colleges in the country, with strong outcomes and a long history of ‘adding value’ to students.

Huish has over 2,500 students studying A Levels, Level 2 and 3 vocational courses, Apprenticeships and professional qualifications (up to Level 7). Huish is proud to have established and be part of the Richard Huish Education Group, working collaboratively with a local 11-16 academy and five primary schools. All students are supported by a strong ethos of personal attention and support, helping students to achieve the best results they are capable of.

The College is based on a beautiful, green campus which it is continually developing to improve the learning environment of students. Recent building projects include a sports hall, Visual Arts Centre and state of the art Music Centre.

Huge value is placed at Huish on the professional development of our staff. The College has a stimulating and supportive learning culture at its heart, with a growing tradition of practitioner research and collaboration with other local, regional and national education and business communities. We believe that it is only by supporting each other and working together that we achieve the best for our students. As a college and a Trust, we are committed to supporting the Education Staff Charter and putting wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.

Emma Fielding

Principal

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