SENDCO

One of our secondary schools in Hackney is seeking a SENDCo on a full-time basis to start from April 2025 (would consider a September 25 start)

Full-Time: Mon - Fri (Term-Time only)

Location: Hackney; Finsbury Park

Times: 8am - 4pm

Pay Grade: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + TLR 1C:

Start Date: April 2025 (would consider a Sept 25 start)

Enhanced DBS will be required.

Must hold QTS.

Must hold NASENCO or NPQ qualification to be considered.

Please find more information on the role below (successful candidates will be provided with the full job description):

RESPONISBLE TO: Vice Principal

RESPONISBLE FOR: Strategic and Operational Leadership of SEND provision across the Academy.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1) Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate additional needs provision, to secure a culture of high expectations, inclusion and achievement for pupils with SEND

2) Lead on the development and implementation of the Academy’s SEND Strategic Plan and Policy in order to raise achievement of SEND pupils

3) Contribute to the wider leadership capacity of the Academy.

Teaching and Learning Responsibilities

• Identify, adopt and communicate the most effective teaching approaches for pupils with SEND

• Monitor teaching and learning activities to ensure that they meet the needs of pupils with SEND

• Identify and co-ordinate the teaching of study skills that will develop pupils' ability to work independently

Recording and Assessment

• Maintain and develop systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing SEND provision and pupils’ progress and attainment in line with statutory requirements under the current SEN Code of Practice

• Set targets for raising achievement of pupils with SEND

• Collect and interpret specialist assessment data to better inform interventions for pupils with SEND

• Update the Governors, SLT and Vice Principal on the effectiveness of provision for pupils with SEND based on thorough analyses of relevant data.

Leadership and Management Responsibility

• Maintain and develop systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing SEND provision and pupils’ progress and attainment in line with statutory requirements under the current SEN Code of Practice

• Set targets for raising achievement of pupils with SEND

• Collect and interpret specialist assessment data to better inform interventions for pupils with SEND

• Update the Governors, SLT and Vice Principal on the effectiveness of provision for pupils with SEND based on thorough analyses of relevant data

• Attend consultation evenings and keep parents informed about their child's progress and to seek their input, recognising that strong partnerships between the Academy and parents are necessary to ensure effective SEND provision.

Key Organisational Objectives

The Postholder will contribute to the Academy’s objectives in service delivery by:

• Following health and safety policies, requirements and initiatives as directed

• Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation

• At all times, operating within the Academy’s equalities policies, demonstrating commitment and contribution to improving standards of attainment

• Adopting client care and quality assurance initiatives

• Fulfilling the role of tutor (Personal Development Teacher) and/or mentor if required

• Contributing to the maintenance of a safe, caring and intellectually stimulating environment for young people.

Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role.

It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out, you may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Principal.

If you are interested in the above SENDCo role please apply today!