To support and promote an inclusive culture throughout the school, enabling all children to achieve their best, overcoming barriers to learning and participation. The SENCO / Pupil Champion & / Inclusion Manager holds a very important strategic role in the Senior Leadership Team of the school. It entails co-ordinating appropriate provision for children with special needs and liaising with colleagues, parents/carers and outside agencies. Responsibility for the school’s attendance strategy is also part of the post. The role also includes overseeing the provision and tracking progress for all pupils across school.

It is expected that the post holder will have the NPQ SENCO or be working towards this qualification.

Professional Duties

In addition to carrying out the professional duties of a teacher as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document in accordance with the:

· National Standards for Qualified Teachers.

· EYFS & National Curriculum.

· School's aims, objectives, key priorities, values.

· Policies of Southfield School. 

In addition, the specific requirements of the post, along with the duties expected of the post holder

undertake any additional duties as required.

SLT Responsibilities

·       Support the vision, ethos and policies of the school which secure effective teaching, successful learning and promote high levels of achievement and self-esteem and confidence for all pupils, irrespective of background, ethnicity, gender or disability.

·            To attend SLT, Internal Professional, Teachers and staff meetings.

·            If required, undertake some teaching commitment, as needed, and provide an outstanding professional model as a classroom practitioner, inspiring and motivating other staff.

·            Ensure the effective and proficient use of pupil data from a variety of sources, both internal and external, in the process of target setting.

·            Assist in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan.

·            Ensure the good conduct and behaviour of children throughout the school.

·            Keeping up to date with developments in educational practice and statutory requirements.

·            To be involved in teaching and learning observations with other members of staff to raise pupils’ standards of achievement and to evaluate practice.

To lead, motivate, support, challenge and develop all staff to secure continual improvement including his/her own continual professional development

·            To support the Headteacher in accounting for the efficiency and effectiveness of the school to all relevant stakeholders.

·            Working with the Headteacher to contribute to a strategic view for the school in its community and analyse and plan for its future needs and further development within the local and national context.

·            At times, may be asked to Deputise for the Headteacher in their absence.

·            Demonstrating high standards of personal integrity, loyalty, discretion and professionalism.