ALNCo (Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator)
SPGS International School Chengdu
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2024
Job overview
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THE ROLE
We are looking for a highly qualified, dedicated, creative, adaptable and enthusiastic Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator for Aug 2024 start. The successful candidate will be someone who has the ability to lead and inspire children, as well as the willingness to support the ambition and values of the school.
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time, two years, with the possibility of extension subject to performance
START DATE:
August 2024
Core Purpose of the Post
To be accountable for the effective delivery of the additional learning needs Code of Practice, ensuring that students with Additional Learning Needs and English as an Additional Language make good or better progress in relation to their starting points.
The ALNCo, with the support of the Co-principals and Governing body, takes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of provision made by the school for all pupils with ALN and EAL, and provides professional guidance in the area of ALN in order to secure high quality teaching and the effective use of resources to bring about improved standards of achievement of all pupils.
The key task of the ALNCo is to ensure that Special Educational Needs and English as an Additional Language needs provision is both efficiently and effectively managed. The range of responsibilities delegated to the ALNCo with regard to provision and coordination is outlined below. It is expected that all legal and statutory requirements are met for students with ALN via the ALNCo.
Main Responsibilities
- Strategic direction and development of ALN provision
- Efficient and effective deployment of resources
Strategic direction of ALN provision
- To oversee and help determine the strategic delivery of all aspects of the ALN Code of Practice at SPGSI.
- To ensure effective systems of communication, including feedback about pupils' learning to inform future planning.
- To monitor the quality of ALN/EAL support by establishing effective systems to identify and meet the needs of pupils, whilst ensuring that the systems are co-ordinated, evaluated and regularly reviewed.
- To regularly monitor the progress of students on the ALN/EAL register and adjust interventions accordingly to ensure good or better progress is made in relation to starting points.
- To ensure up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives which may impact upon policy and practice.
- To provide advice for colleagues across the school on ALN and inclusion-related matters
- To maintain the ALN register.
- To devise an annual provision map to match resource to appropriate, needs-based support.
- To represent the school at ALN and inclusion-related meetings and events.
- To demonstrate a keen interest in the life of the school and its pupils.
Progress and Achievement of Students
- To lead and provide packages of support for students to meet a range of needs including learning, social and emotional needs.
- To monitor the achievements, welfare and discipline of students, and to follow up the progress reviews, liaising with the pastoral/academic teams and parents when appropriate.
- To have strategic oversight and accountability for programs of intervention and to take an active role in their delivery.
- To liaise with subject departments across the school particularly regarding transition, and external agencies such as Exam Boards, and the Educational Psychologist etc.
- To co-ordinate the application for and of special arrangements in external examinations in conjunction with the Examinations Officer.
Teaching and learning
- To influence the Teaching and Learning policy to promote aspects of inclusive teaching.
- To work with colleagues across the school to set and maintain high standards of teaching and learning across the age and ability range.
- To provide strategic vision for ALN/EAL provision and plan how to translate this into practice.
- To play a leading role in maintaining/establishing the whole school culture and ethos of inclusion and providing strategies to support pupils with ALN, More Able and Talented (MAT) and EAL to meet the school’s demanding expectations
- To collate information from all relevant sources and stakeholders to prepare the individual education plans (IEPs).
- To formally review IEPs at least annually and to check the plan is working on an on-going basis.
- To support colleagues to plan learning experiences that ensure that differentiation for learners who require targeted support and/or intervention is highly sophisticated in order to ensure the best standards and outcomes for ALL students.
- To monitor the impact of teaching and learning activities on the progress made by pupils with ALN/EAL through monitoring activities including:
- Lesson observations
- Work and planning scrutiny
- Pupil discussions
- Analysis of results and assessment data
- Attending planning meetings
- Leading staff training
- Informal discussions
Use this analysis to identify effective practice and areas for improvement and, in conjunction with the leadership team, take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning across the school.
- To contribute to INSET where appropriate; this may include being a part of working parties.
- To provide opportunities for observation of colleagues/visits to other schools to share best practice.
- To collect and interpret specialist assessment data gathered on pupils and use to inform practice.
- To work with pupils, subject leaders, class teachers with tutorial/pastoral responsibilities to ensure realistic expectations of achievement are set for all pupils, including ALN/EAL pupils.
- To support developments and initiatives to improve standards in literacy and numeracy as well as access to the wider curriculum.
- To oversee and monitor the quality of IEPs and other support plans such as pastoral support plans, and maintain detailed information for subsequent meetings with parents.
- To develop systems for colleagues to monitor and record progress made by pupils with ALN towards the achievement of targets set in IEPs and support plans.
- To review IEPs and support plans twice a year with parents, students and teachers and agree and communicate new targets.
- To ensure that the school meets its statutory responsibilities for ALN statements and their Annual Review.
- To liaise with the Examinations Officer to ensure Educational Psychology reports are up to date and provision for special needs for all examinations are identified and met.
Leadership and Management
Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources
Curriculum
Ethos and Culture
How to apply:
Please apply on TES and send your recent CV to hr.sisc@spgs-shengbo.com
About SPGS International School Chengdu
SPGS International School Chengdu is the first Overseas School opened by the world-renowned St Paul's Girls' School (SPGS) in London and will see SPGS International bring its ethos and practice to the international community in Chengdu from kindergarten through to Year 13. The school is a very exciting place to work, whatever the role. It is a lively, academic community with excellent facilities, and relationships between students and all staff are warm and relaxed.
We are searching for the best professionals, who are experienced, enthusiastic, motivated, and highly qualified, to support our academic ambition to build a quality school that echoes the reputation of St. Paul’s Girls' School in London. We expect all staff to have a real passion for education and a desire to ensure our school is a place where every student feels embedded in the school community and provides exceptional holistic education that not only allows children to excel academically but also nurtures each child’s interests and talents outside the classroom, giving students the opportunity and confidence to develop to their full potential..
As a growing organisation, we offer employees an exceptional and rewarding experience with outstanding opportunities. Staff have the chance to develop their career with us and to become an integral part of our school community. This is supported by a competitive benefits package and a full professional development programme.
Based in the thriving Hi-Tech District in Chengdu, the school is well located to ensure a great work/life balance.
School Address: 6-8 Shengxing Lane, Shengxing Street, High-tech Zone, Chengdu
https://spgs-shengbo.com/sisc/home/
(86) 028 - 8129 4217
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