Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
Unsworth Academy
Bury
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS plus TLR1a & SEN allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018 or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 20 June 2017
Job overview
Mission Statement:To work together to inspire and challenge our learners to achieve excellence
This mission statement is summed up in our motto:-
INSPIRE, CHALLENGE, EXCEL
Vision: OUTSTANDING IN EVERYTHING WE DO
Our Values: RESPECT, PRIDE, AMBITION
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator to lead our Inclusion Team. This role will involve leading on inclusion for the school to maximise learner outcomes. We want an experienced teacher who has passion and enthusiasm alongside the skills and desire to develop and nurture every child in their care. You will also be an excellent teacher and know how to model effective practice for learners with a full range of additional learning needs to ensure their needs are addressed in the most effective way.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated teacher looking for significant career development. You will have the ability to teach across the key stages and feel confident in leading your fellow colleagues to success.
The ideal candidate will:
- be a qualified SENCO
- be a qualified teacher with the knowledge and experience of teaching learners with special educational needs
- have experience of leading and managing staff in developing and implementing effective provision for the whole range of vulnerable learners including EAL
- have good literacy and mathematical skills
- be hard working and adaptable to change
- have a secure understanding and knowledge of observing children’s learning
- have knowledge and understanding of record preparation and keeping in relation to SEND learners
- be able to evidence leading on improving learner outcomes
Castlebrook High School is an academy within the Shaw Education Trust. The Trust is led by an Executive Leadership Team steeped in school leadership and improvement experience: www.shaw-education.org.uk. They are committed to the continued professional development of all members of staff and the sustained successful performance of all its academies. Career opportunities within the Trust are significant. All leaders are supported to excel. There is a bespoke leadership pathway programme which enables the next stage of professional growth within the group.
We are going to create something exceptional for the young people in our community and if this ambition appeals to you, we would be delighted to receive your application.
The school is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of learners and all staff must share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate screening including an Enhanced DBS checks.
The school is committed to the ongoing professional development of all its employees.
Should you wish to apply, please return your completed application to Mrs S. Armstrong, Academy Principal at castlebrook@bury.gov.uk . Further details and application forms are downloadable from this website.
Closing date: noon on Wednesday 21st June 2017
Interview date: Thursday 29th June 2017
Attached documents
About Unsworth Academy
- Unsworth Academy
- Parr Lane, Bury
- Lancashire
- BL9 8LP
- United Kingdom
Unsworth Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school in Lancashire, serving students from the age of 11-16. The secondary school, situated in Bury has approximately 958 students on record.
Academy Principal
Mr A Fair
Values and vision
Unsworth Academy’s vision is to inspire learners to achieve their full potential and succeed in all that they do, with the motto: “Inspire, Challenge, Excel.” The secondary school has three core values: respect, pride and ambition, and hopes that by following these, everyone at the school will go on to have a successful and fulfilling life. The school believes in working together as a community to ensure that its goals are met. Students are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities to gain additional learning experiences outside of the classroom and gain further knowledge and confidence. These range from after school clubs and trips to an active Student Council, where leadership and teamwork skills are practiced. The school also encourages students to become active citizens of the community through organising charity and fundraising events.
Ofsted
“Leaders and the overwhelming majority of staff are committed to the school and determined to raise standards. Pupils are given a voice at this school. The work of the student council is contributing to the improvements in teaching, learning and the school environment.”
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