We are looking for an inspirational SENCO at our brand new Leigh Park School based in Wigan.
Leigh Park is a brand new specialist SEN school based in the Wigan area for children aged 5-19 with a wide range of complex SEN needs. The school is state of the art and we are looking forward to opening and welcoming children. The school is set to open in autumn, after October half term with staff starting in September.
We provide a holistic, bespoke curriculum with rich learning opportunities that enable young people to develop their functional life skills in order to experience a high quality of life.
To be our SENCo, you’ll be a multi‑talented professional with great leadership and communication skills; endless enthusiasm, resilience and vision, and a commitment to both the education and the achievement of each young person.
The successful applicants will need:
- Must hold a SENCO Qualification or be close to completing
- Must have a QTS status
- Make a valuable contribution to the offering that young people receive at the school as part of the provision of high‑quality teaching and learning
- Have some experience of working effectively with local authorities
- Have a passion for ensuring all young people succeed
- Be able to work effectively within a supportive, committed, and successful staff team
- Have high aspirations for themselves and others, and a commitment to further development
- Have a robust understanding of SEND Code of practice
- An understanding of SEMH education and how to support the additional needs associated with SEMH pupils
Why work for us?
- Competitive salary – We’re committed to recognising your hard work and offer a competitive salary
- Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development
- Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing and local induction period
- Face‑to‑face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme
- Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
- Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards – earn up to £500 per referral
- Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support via Bupa
- Community and wellbeing – Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
- Supportive management and senior leaders
- High‑quality CPD opportunities
- Free eye checks
Horizon Care and Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community.
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