Are you a visionary leader with a passion for inclusive education?
Do you believe every student, regardless of need, deserves an exceptional educational experience?
Are you seeking an immediate, full-time opportunity to make a tangible difference?
About the Role: Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated, skilled, and dedicated professional to step into the crucial role of Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) in a thriving secondary academy located in the area of Bradford. This is a full-time, position with an immediate start, representing a significant chance for a committed individual to drive forward the SEND agenda. The role requires a strong, strategic leader who can ensure compliance, oversee provision, and champion inclusive practice across all levels of the academy.
About the School
The school located in Bradford, is a vibrant learning community with a strong focus on leadership, high expectations, and academic excellence. It is committed to developing student's character, ensuring they are prepared for successful lives beyond school. The school fosters a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to innovate and collaborate.The school is dedicated to continuous improvement and offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development to all its employees.
Requirements:
... - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
- Significant successful experience of working as a SENCO or in a senior SEND leadership role.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Enhanced Child DBS on the updated service (Willingness to apply for one)
Skills:
Strategic Leadership: Ability to develop and implement a whole-school SEND strategy.
Statutory Compliance: Expert knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation.
Data Analysis: Proficiency in using data to identify needs, monitor progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of provision.
Exceptional Communication: Clear and empathetic communication with students, parents, staff, and external agencies.
Conflict Resolution: Skill in mediating and resolving issues related to provision and parental concerns.
Effective Line Management: Ability to manage and lead a team of Teaching Assistants and support staff.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Oversight: Lead the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision.
- Coordination of Provision: Oversee the day-to-day operation of the academy's SEND policy and provision.
- Statutory Management: Manage and coordinate the statutory assessment and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) review process.
- Staff Training: Provide professional guidance to colleagues, including leading whole-school Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all students on the SEN register.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor the quality of teaching and standards of achievement of students with SEND.
- External Liaison: Be the main point of contact for external agencies, specialists, and the Local Authority regarding SEND.
- Parent Partnership: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with parents of students with SEND.
- Resource Allocation: Be accountable for the deployment of specialist resources, including the allocation of support staff.
- Admissions: Advise on the admission of students with SEND, ensuring a smooth transition process.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
- Support with DBS applications and safeguarding training.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).
Could this be the ideal role for you?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a SENCO. For more information, please contact leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 to speak to the secondary team.
