Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Ninestiles, An Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced SENCo who is committed to inclusion and has the desire to maintain the highest standards of provision for SEND pupils. You will be supporting pupils with their academic, personal and social development. The role is demanding and challenging but very rewarding.

The successful applicant will take responsibility for SEND learning throughout the school. You will be able to effectively lead and manage the SEND team which includes a Cognition and Learning Resource Base and you will work closely with parents to ensure they are kept involved and informed of their child’s progress. 

We are looking for:

• A fully qualified teacher with experience of acting as SENCo or holds the National Award for SENCo
• Wide experience of working with pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

Are you an experienced SENDCo or a teacher with outstanding outcomes for students with special needs looking for a new challenge within an exciting, innovative and supportive school? Would you like to be part of a Trust where your skills and expertise can be shared across our family of schools and our Teaching School Alliance? Do you seek a post with opportunities to share your passion, vision and outstanding practice within an environment where you will be valued and supported? 

At Ninestiles, we believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve joint success. As part of the Ninestiles Academy Trust, we share a collective belief that all our students should benefit from a provision and experience that both inspires and develops a new generation of young people that can meet the demands of life in the 21st century. 

The Ninestiles Academy Trust comprises Ninestiles itself, Lyndon School, Cockshut Hill School, four primary schools and the Sixth Form College Solihull who joined the Trust in August 2017. The Trust’s commitment to excellence is recognised nationally and internationally. All schools work in partnership with the Ninestiles Teaching School to support staff development, which further extends the scope of opportunities for career advancement in working with other schools. 

You are very welcome to visit the school where we can show you around our excellent SEND facilities and you can meet the students.

Closing date: Friday 4th May 2018 at 3pm. Interviews will be held the following week. 

 We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.