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Job Title: SENDCo (Maternity Cover)
Location: Partner Secondary School (via Teaching Personnel)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Maternity Cover
Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role:
Teaching Personnel is delighted to support one of our partner secondary schools in recruiting an experienced and qualified SENDCo to cover an upcoming maternity leave. This role is essential in maintaining the high standards of SEND provision within the school, providing leadership and management for the Inclusion Faculty, and ensuring all students have access to a curriculum tailored to their needs. This is an ideal opportunity for a dedicated SENDCo looking to make a meaningful impact and gain whole-school leadership experience in SEND.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Inclusion Faculty, ensuring high-quality SEND teaching, support, and assessment.
• Oversee the school’s SEND provision, implementing best practices and ensuring resources are used effectively to support student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to ensure the curriculum is inclusive, meeting the needs of all learners.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of SEND strategies, adjusting support as necessary to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Work closely with senior leadership to drive the development of whole-school SEND policies and practices, fostering a culture of inclusivity.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to staff to ensure best practice in SEND teaching and differentiation.

The Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will be a passionate and experienced SENDCo who is committed to inclusive education and supporting the needs of all students. We are looking for someone who brings:

• Qualified SENDCo status with experience in a similar role.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage and support a team.
• In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation, teaching, and assessment practices.
• A proactive approach to managing SEND provision, with the ability to drive and sustain positive change.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across the school community.

Why Join The School?

• Take on a role with whole-school responsibility, gaining valuable leadership experience.
• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking school environment dedicated to student welfare.
• Access to professional development opportunities to further enhance your SEND and leadership expertise.
• Make a significant impact on the lives of young people, supporting them to reach their full potential in an inclusive learning environment.

How to Apply:
If you are an experienced SENDCo ready to take on this important role in a supportive and inclusive school, please apply with a copy of your CV and we will be in touch to discuss further.

Teaching Personnel and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of the application process.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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