Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
Teesdale School
Barnard Castle
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership L5 - L8
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2023
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2023
Job overview
SENCO
Required September 2023
Permanent – Full Time
Leadership (L5 – L8)
Teesdale School and Sixth Form are a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a SENCO to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a close and talented team who share our vision.
We have 710 children across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Post-16. Our small size means that you can really get to know your students; know who they are; their aspirations, ideas, talents and dreams, bringing out the best in them, helping to champion their ambitions and giving them a great start in life. Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence.
Teesdale School and Sixth Form was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2019.
Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are committed to:
· A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
· A positive and caring ethos
· An excellent learning environment and resources
· A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
The successful candidate will:
· Have QTS and the National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment
· Contribute to leading the strategic direction and development of student support within the school
· Drive forward the continuing quality of support within teaching and learning to ensure positive life chances for our students
· Contribute to the managing of staff
· Be part of the Senior Leadership Team
· Have a passion for supporting students with additional needs
Deadline: Monday 17th April 2023, 9am
Interviews: To be confirmed
How to apply:
Application packs can be downloaded from our website.
Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned by email with application forms to tracy.tuck@teesdaleschool.co.uk or by post to Tracy Tuck, PA to the Leadership Team, Teesdale School, Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8HH. Please do not submit a CV unless it is to compliment your application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.
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About Teesdale School
Nestled in Barnard Castle in the spectacular Teesdale countryside and imprinted with the historic values of the Dales and our close-knit community, Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence.
In July 2019 we were awarded an ‘outstanding’ judgement in all areas from school inspectors Ofsted - the highest grade a school can achieve. This judgement, along with our subsequent excellent A level and GCSE exam results in August has accelerated our aspiration to become the very best school in County Durham. In 2020 we were named as the Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year.
Our school teaches over 600 children, all of whom we know individually. We know not just their progress and grades, but take pride in knowing who they are; their aspirations, ideas, worries, talents and dreams. By understanding not just what our students can do, but who our students are, we can truly bring out the best in them, helping to champion their ambitions and nurture their talents.
About the North East Learning Trust (NELT)
In 2016 we were sponsored by the North East Learning Trust, a successful, multi-academy education trust. The trust is made up of seven secondary schools (including four sixth forms), four primary schools, a teacher training provider, Shotton Hall SCITT, a national Research School and a National Teaching School Hub.
Read our NELT brochure here or visit our website here to find out more.
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