This is a senior SENDCo post at Coppice Primary Academy, part of Focus-Trust, covering provision from nursery to Year 6 including a small specialist class. The job centres on leading SEND across the school: managing EHCPs, applying the graduated approach, monitoring provision and running staff training, while working with families and external agencies. There is no regular class teaching, and the role is offered at 0.8 FTE over four days with flexible patterns. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date can flex around notice periods.
What the job involves
- Develop and lead SEND provision across the whole school, nursery to Year 6
- Lead provision in the Meadow specialist class
- Manage EHCPs
- Implement the graduated approach
- Monitor SEND provision
- Deliver staff training on SEND
- Work closely with staff, parents and external agencies
- Support pupils, families and staff
- Travel occasionally to other Trust schools where reasonable
What’s required
Experience
- Senior leadership experience, with the ability to strengthen the leadership team
Skills & knowledge
- A clear vision of excellent SEND provision in a primary setting
- Commitment to achieving the highest standards
- Enthusiasm for the role
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Assessment of suitability to work with children and willingness to undergo pre-employment checks
- Two satisfactory references, one from current or most recent employer
- Online presence search if shortlisted
- Eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
What’s offered
- Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Terms and conditions in line with national teaching terms
- Access to an employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Professional, leadership and career development, including coaching
- Flexible working options over four days
- Flexible start date to fit notice periods
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