Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo)

Hours: 36 hours per week, Term time only

Location: Unified Academy, Chart Lane South, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4DB 

Unified Academy located in Dorking is a special school for up to 120 boys aged 9 to 16 who have social, emotional and mental health needs. Some students also have moderate learning and attachment difficulties.

The school delivers a highly personalised approach to education with small class sizes and lessons that are carefully planned to take into account the needs, interests and abilities of all students so that their learning is more purposeful and engaging.

The team at Unified Academy are driven to secure the best possible outcomes for their students by nurturing them to become well-rounded, confident adults with high aspirations for their future. To find out more about us visit www.unifiedacademy.org

We are seeking a knowledgeable and SEN expert to join us. A SENCo with enthusiasm and a skilled communicator to join our team and contribute to our improving school. You will be a strong advocate for the children, young adults and families we serve. Through this commitment, you will build and develop positive relationships with students, their families, staff and our external partners – ensuring that appropriate placements and provision are in place and that we are able to deliver the highest levels of inclusion, attainment and achievement across our school.    

You will model best practice, celebrate success and challenge expectations through your effective contribution and coaching.  You will also hold Qualified Teacher Status and have successful experience of working with students with SEN in either a mainstream or special setting.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Unified Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

For an informal discussion about the role and to arrange a visit to the school, candidates are invited to contact Lauren Hill, HR Advisor, via email lhill@unifiedacademy.org.

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact lhill@unifiedacademy.org. 

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date:  12 Noon, Thursday 19th May 2022

Interviews will take place from: W/c Monday 23rd May 2022

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.