training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Salary: £32,916 - £49,232 (M1-UPS2) + £5,000 Welcome Bonus*
Location: Meldreth (Independent Specialist Day School)
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a passionate educator dedicated to unlocking the potential of students with complex needs? We are seeking an inspiring and organised SENCo to join our leadership team at a highly-regarded, IQM-awarded specialist school.
The Environment
Our school provides a highly personalised learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 with a range of complex needs, including PMLD, MLD, SLD, Autism, and ADHD. We pride ourselves on our child-centred curriculum, supported by an on-site therapeutic team and exceptional facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool and extensive outdoor learning spaces.
The Role
Working closely with the Head of School, you will take a central role in managing and developing inclusive learning, curriculum, and assessment. Your focus will be on raising pupil achievement and overseeing the day-to-day operation of SEND policy.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership: Support school management, including recruitment, training, and line management of support staff.
CPD & Training: Identify and manage high-quality training opportunities for classroom-based staff.
Data & Assessment: Lead target-setting processes and use assessment data to track progress and secure high achievement across all key stages.
Curriculum Development: Organise and implement a diverse, inclusive curriculum and assessment framework.
Compliance & Reporting: Collate evidence for school self-evaluation and report to governance on school improvement plans.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Proven track record of creative teaching within a special needs environment.
Experience in leadership (phase or inclusion) with a focus on raising standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and work collaboratively.
Desirable:
National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo/NPQ-SENCo) or a willingness to achieve this within 2 years.
Experience with ASD intervention strategies (e.g., TEACCH).
Evidence of delivering inspirational professional development or mentoring.
Benefits & Rewards
£5,000 Welcome Bonus: Payable in two installments (50% after probation, 50% after one year of service).
Upper Pay Scale (UPS) Support: We actively support teacher professional development and recognise UPS for those meeting the criteria for whole-school improvement.
Specialist Facilities: Work within a therapeutic environment designed specifically for the needs of our learners.
Note on Safeguarding: Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
How to Apply
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the lives of young people with complex needs, we want to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, please contact Paul Hirchfield:
Phone: 01293 527416
Email: Paul.hirchfield@randstad.co.uk
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