Prospero Teaching are seeking a passionate SENDCO to join our client SEMH School's leadership team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing our inclusion strategy, supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality education.
As a SENCO, you will:
- Lead and oversee the Annual Review process for EHCPs, ensuring timely completion and full compliance with statutory requirements.
- Chair and manage emergency Annual Reviews, collaborating with parents, carers, and external professionals to adapt and enhance provision as needed.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the school, ensuring SEND provision aligns with the school improvement plan (SIP).
- Monitor and review the quality of SEND provision across the school, identifying areas for improvement and implementing practical solutions.
- Collaborate with the Local Authority (LA) to secure appropriate funding and resources to meet students' evolving needs.
- Develop, implement, and monitor provisions outlined in EHCPs.
- Provide professional guidance, training, and support to staff, promoting high-quality teaching and inclusive practices.
- Maintain accurate SEND registers and provision maps, ensuring up-to-date records and data that inform strategic decisions.
- Support smooth transitions for students, liaising with staff, parents, carers, external agencies, and other schools to coordinate and enhance support.
- Develop and implement teaching and learning initiatives, ensuring quality-first teaching across the school.
- Effectively communicate the needs of students.
About you:
- You have qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and appropriate SENDCO qualification or willingness to undertake SENDCO training.
- Proven experience working with children with special educational needs.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
About the role:
Location - Havant (PO9)
Position - SENCO
Pay - To scale (Leadership) Contract or position start date - ASAPDuration - Permanent/Temporary- Long-term/PermanentContract or position end date (if applicable) - N/AHours - Full time Standard working hours 08.30am-16.30pm (times may vary).
To be eligible for this role through Prospero teaching, you must:
- Hold right to work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide references upon request
- Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)