Position:
Head of Inclusion (SENDCO)
Salary:
LDS 6 £56,316 - LDS 10 £62,202 FTE £22,526 - £24,881 Pro Rata
Contract:
Permanent, Part-time, Term-time (0.4 FTE)
This is an exciting opportunity for a job share to join an innovative and thriving SEND and Inclusion Department within the heart of the South Downs.
The Head of Inclusion (SENDCO) will play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational running of SEND both at department and whole school level, as well as being the joint Teacher in Charge of the Specialist Support Centre (SSC) with designation for social communication needs.
As a key member of the extended leadership team, you will lead a team of teachers and support staff in ensuring that the needs of all students with SEND are met through quality first adaptive teaching.
Alongside the job share, you will have strategic oversight of interventions and professional meetings, including annual reviews to ensure maximal progress. There is also a teaching commitment with this role.
Benefits
The chance to work in an oversubscribed, innovative and forward-thinking school
A school that has both the Autism Aware Award and Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Inclusive Practice Award
NASENCO training/qualification
A friendly and supportive environment
The opportunity to continue developing a highly regarded and innovative SSC
To have an active role in the SSC £2.4m redevelopment project
Working within an experienced and collaborative school and Department
The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents
A location on the coast very close to main line railway services and road networks
Free well-being and medical support cover
The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT
Free use of our on-site fitness suite
NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We will be in touch if we need you.
Please note, because of the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application, you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred list check. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. Clearance will be obtained before employment commences. We will also complete media searches as part of due diligence and safeguarding checks in line with KCSIE guidance.
South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Worthing High School & Clapham and Patching C of E Primary school are part of SDET, which is an academy trust and a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 8276210. The Registered Office is at: South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7AR.
We recognise continuous service from academy/non-academy schools.
Posted Date:
13 January 2025
Closing Date:
22 January 2025
Interview Date:
w/c 27 January 2025
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