SENDCo (All-Through)

Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is set within a diverse and vibrant community; as a school we benefit from this rich variety of cultures and traditions which form the bedrock of our inclusive ethos. We are looking to employ exceptional staff who share our values and determination to provide Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form pupils with a first-class education that enables them to thrive and succeed in their learning and life.

We are looking for an excellent SENDCo with:

• Proven successful teaching and achievement of outstanding pupil progress.
• Experience of successful leadership skills or evidence of developing leadership skills at a primary, secondary or all-through school within a multicultural community.
• National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation – in particular of the SEN Code of Practice, equal opportunities and disability discrimination and how these apply to pupils with EHCPs.
• Experience of applying interventions appropriately.
• Proven ability to work with a range of outside agencies in order to secure progress for SENDpupils.
• Good working knowledge of specialist assessments and interventions e.g. dyslexia screening.
• Experience in the principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• The ability to be kind, positive and committed to the school’s inclusive ethos.
• The ability to be flexible, calm, work under pressure and manage change effectively.

If you have experience in one phase (primary or secondary), training and support will be provided byInclusion Leaders