SENCO
| Posting date: | 13 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 October 2024 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8AA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 371325ac-0c63-40b1-a38e-df1c853c4d4b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Have a proven track record of excellence in the role of SENCO and improving learning and progress for all children
• In liaison with the Head Teacher, determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
• Have excellent knowledge of the curriculum and SEND Code of Practice
• Have successfully completed the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN
• Line manage the Assistant SENCO
• Under the guidance of the Lead DSL, ensure that all safeguarding and child protection (including online safety) matters arising at the School are adealt with effectively
• Lead the work of the school Learning Mentors
• Lead the development and implementation of the Nurture and mental health and wellbeing provision
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
What the school offers its staff
• The opportunity to join a highly skilled and committed staff with a great team spirit
• Friendly, caring and hardworking pupils
• Excellent professional learning opportunities and commitment to your continuing professional development
• The opportunity to develop your leadership skills
• An attractive and well-resourced learning environment
Further details about the role
This is a non-class-based role with the successful candidate playing an active role in the senior leadership team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.
• Have a proven track record of excellence in the role of SENCO and improving learning and progress for all children
• In liaison with the Head Teacher, determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
• Have excellent knowledge of the curriculum and SEND Code of Practice
• Have successfully completed the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN
• Line manage the Assistant SENCO
• Under the guidance of the Lead DSL, ensure that all safeguarding and child protection (including online safety) matters arising at the School are adealt with effectively
• Lead the work of the school Learning Mentors
• Lead the development and implementation of the Nurture and mental health and wellbeing provision
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
What the school offers its staff
• The opportunity to join a highly skilled and committed staff with a great team spirit
• Friendly, caring and hardworking pupils
• Excellent professional learning opportunities and commitment to your continuing professional development
• The opportunity to develop your leadership skills
• An attractive and well-resourced learning environment
Further details about the role
This is a non-class-based role with the successful candidate playing an active role in the senior leadership team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.