SENCO / Head of Learning Support

Emanuel School is seeking an experienced and dynamic SENCO/Head of Learning Support to join our team and lead our Learning Support Department.

The SENCO/Head of Learning Support will oversee and manage all aspects of support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. 

Key responsibilities will include conducting initial assessments of pupils' needs, managing ongoing assessment processes, overseeing exam access arrangements, providing whole-school training on SEND, and supporting pupils' transition processes into HE/FE. Additionally, the successful candidate will lead a departmental team and oversee recruitment, development, and performance management, to ensure the efficient delivery of support services.

The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status, along with relevant certifications such as the OCR L7 Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia/SLD. They should demonstrate proven success in teaching at secondary level, with a track record in school improvement and preparing SEND pupils for public examinations. Excellent communication skills, strong leadership abilities, and a detailed knowledge of SEND legislation and safeguarding procedures are essential.

If you are passionate about inclusive education and possess the skills and experience to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. 

Working at Emanuel

Colleagues enjoy working at Emanuel and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school, delivering a challenging curriculum and an exciting co-curricular programme.

There’s a strong sense of community and friendship amongst our staff. An open dialogue about the school’s aims and direction of travel is maintained with a weekly pre-school briefing, half-termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a dynamic common room committee. 

Emanuel works hard to look after its employees, who all benefit from good pension provision and free lunches. Our appraisal scheme focuses on professional development and we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities. Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us: a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support is offered to all staff; staff yoga, football and mindfulness meditation are amongst the weekly activities colleagues can participate in.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 2nd May 2024.

Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We may close the vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if the right candidate is found. 

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.