SENDCo

The Directors of the Trust seek to appoint a passionate SENDCo to further develop our SEND provision and to join our highly committed senior leadership team within St Peter’s VC Academy.

We will appoint a teacher who meets the essential criteria of the post; this teacher will have qualified teacher status and would preferably possess a SEND qualification, with demonstrable successful experience of teaching SEND children.  However, for the right candidate we would be willing to engage and support an aspiring SENDCo (who must be willing to undertake SEND qualification and complete within 3 years), who also should be able to competently demonstrate their understanding and ability to lead and to work with SEND children.

At our school and our Trust we foster an inclusive environment where all pupils and are valued, respected and supported to reach their full potential, regardless of their background, abilities or needs.

Therefore, we are looking for a proactive and dedicated individual who is fully committed to supporting all children to achieve their full potential by removing barriers to learning and providing accessible quality first teaching. 

This person will directly support the Headteacher in determining the strategic development of the special educational needs (SEND) policy and provision in the school and will carry through the Trust’s strategic vision for SEND.  This person will be part of and contribute to a supportive and highly ambitious senior leadership team.

As our SENDCo you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the SEND provision to support individual pupils with SEN and/or with a disability.   This person will provide professional guidance to colleagues in the area of SEND and will work closely with parents and other agencies. Additionally the appointee will be lead and manage support staff working with pupils with SEND.  This post has a teaching commitment which is expected to be in lower Key Stage Two.

Our happy and popular school can offer:

• Friendly and enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and have new experiences.
• A supportive and hard-working staff team who support one another.
• Excellent Headteacher and Trust leadership.
• A place where children are incredibly safe and well-being is a priority. Our dedicated pastoral team work hard to support our community to ensure children can access and enjoy their learning.
• Opportunities to develop as a SENDCo, teacher and a leader through tailored CPD and collaboration with other professional across St Cuthbert’s Trust.
• A leadership team that works together to drive school improvement and wants the very best for our pupils, families and staff.
• Our Trust Catholic mission to ‘to Encounter, Learn, Grow and Flourish’ this is embedded and drives the work that we do, both within school (staff and children) and in our surrounding communities.

• A Trust network of experienced SENDCos and SEND Executive Leader to support you in your role.

We require someone who:   

•  Has a passion for teaching and learning that is seen through quality first, creative classroom teaching and pupil engagement.

• Leads by example, modeling and inspiring others with their high expectations, and a tangible belief that all children can meet their full potential.

• Is an advocate of positive behaviour management and understands the value of building relationships with all stakeholders.

• Experience of working with children with Special Needs and Skilful in working with pupils with a range of different abilities and needs.

• Thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.

• Continues their professional development taking responsibility for learning and keeping knowledge and practice up to date.

• The ability to lead and develop staff, by disseminating their knowledge and expertise coherently and measurably in working with SEND children.

• Thrives as part of a team, with excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and a good sense of humor.

• Is willing to uphold our Catholic ethos and be an example of God’s love in our school and our community.

We would encourage and welcome you to visit our school prior to your application. To arrange an appointment, please call the Headteacher on the school number - 01723 372720.

St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.