Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2021
- Apply by:
- 17 August 2020
Job overview
Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND? Then you could be exactly the person we are looking for at The Bishop of Winchester Academy.
We are looking for a highly inspirational and motivational SENCO who is committed and passionate about meeting the needs of our students so they can achieve their potential.
You will need to have a strong awareness of the relevant SEN legislation that underpins SEN within schools. You will lead on the outstanding teaching and achievement of students with SEND. You will promote inclusion of all students and their families within the academy community to ensure progress and meaningful access to the curriculum, facilities and enrichment activities.
You will need to have excellent communication skills. You will work closely with our leadership team, supporting and liaising with staff, parents and external agencies to ensure identified student’s needs are met.
The successful candidate will lead the learning support assistant team to ensure high quality in-class support. The position will require vision, expertise and commitment in the area of SEN. The SENCO will need to have experience in multi-agency working and have a strong awareness of the relevant SEN legislation that underpins SEN within schools.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in an academy that has 21st century facilities, and will improve the lives of future generations of students and the community in Bournemouth.
We are proud of our unique Christian ethos and links with the local church communities. We welcome applications from prospective new staff prepared to share in the experience of school improvement.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks.
Please email your completed application form to recruitment@tbowa.org, addressing your covering letter to Mr Paul McKeown, Principal.
Closing date for applications: midday Monday 17th July
Attached documents
About The Bishop of Winchester Academy
The Bishop of Winchester Academy, based in Bournemouth, Dorset, is a Church of England secondary school that prides itself on its curriculum, governance and outstanding student behaviour. Students aged 11-18 experience teaching in new state-of-the-art buildings and have first-class resources at their fingertips. The school operates in an area where there are schools that select for entry on grounds of ability.
The mixed secondary school was opened in September 2010 as a sponsor-led academy. In September 2014, the Bishop of Winchester Academy extended its educational opportunities by opening its own sixth form.
Headteacher
Paul McKeown
Values and vision
The Bishop of Winchester Academy encourages its students to become independent learners, taking responsibility for their own education. This inspires personal confidence and pride in their accomplishments. The school prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and community culture.
The secondary school has excellent facilities and strong Christian values. Students of others faiths and none are also welcomed into the school community.
Ofsted report
“The outstanding curriculum has a significant impact on increasing students’ attendance and enjoyment of learning and on the improvements in their achievement.”
“Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development permeates the life of the academy.”
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