SENCo

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inclusive teacher to join one of the UK’s leading schools.

As the SENCO you will work closely with the Leadership Team in managing the school’s systems for Special Educational and Additional Learning Needs. You will oversee the function of the Learning Support Department at South Hampstead High School, and liaise closely with our Heads of Year and Pastoral Lead as part of our systems for graduated response.

You will support our staff in their awareness and understanding of student needs and inclusive approaches to teaching and learning and work with external services and specialists, as well as oversee screening processes and manage the school’s SEN and ALN register.

You will also play an important role communicating with families, to share and support understanding, set meaningful targets for joint-working and review plans and provision for student support.

About the School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the School is very well served by public transport and excellent local amenities.

The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and Lifestyle discounts
• Free lunch during term time

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

Closing date is Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 9am.

Interview date: Week commencing 13th May 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. We recommend that applications are submitted early in order to avoid disappointment. The School may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.

All adults working at South Hampstead High School are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils. The school will conduct a rigorous recruitment process to identify candidates suitable for working with children and young people.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.