SENDCo
Overview
Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is a diverse and vibrant community; we benefit from this rich variety of cultures and traditions. We are looking to extend our team and employ exceptional staff who share our values and determination to ensure that our young people receive an excellent, inclusive education.
Personal attributes
We are looking for an excellent SENDCo with:
- Proven successful teaching and achievement of outstanding pupil progress.
- Experience of successful leadership skills or evidence of developing leadership skills at a primary, secondary or all-through school within a multicultural community.
- National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinator or a commitment to completing this qualification within the first year of taking up the post.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation – in particular of the SEN Code of Practice, equal opportunities and disability discrimination and how these apply to pupils with EHCPs.
- Experience of applying interventions appropriately.
- Proven ability to work with a range of outside agencies in order to secure progress for SEND pupils.
- Good working knowledge of specialist assessments and interventions e.g. dyslexia screening.
- Experience in the principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Our strong and experienced leadership team are committed to providing an exceptional and enriching education for all our young people.
Salary & Benefits
MPS/UPS (Inner London) with SEN allowance.
Location
Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form
Woodmansterne Road
Streatham Vale
London
SW165UQ
Supporting documents
How to apply
You can find out more about this post and our school by visiting our website www.woodmansterne.london where you can find additional, essential information in the applicant pack. Please email your application to: recruitment@woodmansterne.london.
Equal opportunities
Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk. Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in education nationally.