ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a passionate, experienced, and knowledgeable SENDCo ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities?
We are seeking an exceptional SENDCo to join our vibrant, inclusive and developing Trust where every child is nurtured, celebrated and supported. Our Trust values, RESPECT, KINDNESS and TEAMWORK permeate through our schools in order to offer a happy educational experience for each of our pupils.
This role is working 0.8 FTE, working pattern to be agreed. The successful candidate will primarily support Burton Green Primary School in York as their named SENDCo, delivering exemplary SEND practice. We anticipate further opportunities to work across other Trust Schools across different phases of education, including supporting transition arrangements in our Secondary schools.
We need a SENDCo who:
- Has a track record of improving and growing SEND provision within schools.
- Has proven experience with SEND children from EYFS to KS2.
- Is a resilient leader who can positively manage difficult and emotional conversations and communications with our families.
- Has a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of SEND provision, legislation, and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Has a proven track record of leading, shaping, and innovating SEND practice with measurable outcomes for pupils and their families.
- Can inspire, challenge, and support colleagues in delivering high-quality provision for children with SEND.
- Is able to demonstrate energy and dynamism and is keen to make a difference.
- Is a team player who listens to and values the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative.
- Is committed to enhancing high-quality teaching through adaptive practices that are informed by the latest pedagogical research, ensuring every learner’s needs are met with precision and care.
There may be occasional requirements to travel to other schools across the Trust and attend Trust-wide meetings.
What we can offer:
- Experienced and supportive Trust Executive Team
- Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
- Teachers Pension scheme
- Occupational Health
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
Visits to Burton Green Primary School can be arranged. For further information on this exciting opportunity please email Fiona Hunter, Executive Director of SEND via
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What we can offer:
- Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
- Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
- Teachers Pension scheme
- Occupational Health
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 0.8 FTE, working pattern to be agreed
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Principal
Travel Required: Yes
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
We are to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
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