Overview
Are you a confident and inspiring leader who is passionate about Inclusion? Do you have aspirations to become a SENDCO & Inclusion Leader? We are seeking to appoint a passionate, dynamic and inspirational SENDCO & Inclusion leader to work with our school community. We are offering the unique opportunity to join us as a SENDCO to lead, develop and support effective practice for pupils with particular learning needs to ensure these are addressed in the most effective way.
You will be responsible for the strategic direction and development of Inclusion across the school. Through playing a leading role in maintaining and developing the whole school’s culture and ethos of inclusion, you will provide strategies to support pupils with a variety of needs to meet the school’s aspirational expectations. This unique role will involve a teaching commitment along with release for the SENDCO role. There is the option to obtain the SENDCO qualification and to work alongside an experienced SENDCO whilst you get to know the school and develop your skills.
The successful candidate will join a creative, vibrant and supportive team of leaders and colleagues with excellent educational standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and support effective practice for pupils with particular learning needs.
- Provide strategic direction and development of Inclusion across the school.
- Maintain and develop the whole school’s culture and ethos of inclusion.
- Provide strategies to support pupils with a variety of needs to meet the school’s aspirational expectations.
- Monitor the impact of teaching and learning activities on progress made by pupils with SEND and EAL.
- Fulfil teaching commitments with release for the SENDCO role.
- Plan and design exciting and engaging lessons and schemes of work.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (Primary or Secondary trained).
- Qualified to degree level.
- Recent experience working as SENDCo/Inclusion Leader/SEN Teacher.
- Commitment to helping all pupils reach their full potential.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and the SEN Code of Practice.
- Understanding of how to set high standards and aspirations and commitment to maintaining these.
- Ability to think creatively and practically when trying to achieve an objective.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- A creative, welcoming and supportive team.
- Enthusiastic, well‑behaved pupils who are eager to learn.
- Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues.
- A well‑informed and supportive governing body committed to the development of all staff.
- Supportive parents with high aspirations of children and our school.
- Occupational Sickness Pay.
- Family Friendly Policies and Procedure.
- Tax‑free bike schemes.
- Benefits scheme: Sodexo.
- Leisure Centre Discount (Better Leisure Centre).
- Employee Credit Union.
- Private Medical Care.
Equality and Diversity
We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives:
- Promoting equality of opportunity
- Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage
- Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels
- Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all
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