Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator (SENDCo)

Job Title: Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator (SENDCo)

Location: St Giles Academy, Addison Drive, Lincoln, LN2 4LH

Contract: Permanent, Full time (with some teaching commitments), Term Time +5 days

Salary Scale: MPS 1-6 (£30,000 - £46,525) + SEN Allowance

Closing Date: 9am, 10th May 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date: ASAP

Do you have a strong commitment to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people with SEND?

We are looking to appoint an excellent SENDCo who will be responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day operation of the SEND provision at St Giles Academy (part of Harbour Learning Trust).

The SENDCo will have:

• a strong pastoral background with demonstrable experience and knowledge in the SEND field;
• an evidence-informed understanding of approaches that support students with SEND to be successful;
• high expectations of all students to be able to succeed;
• excellent interpersonal skills and be able to establish strong relationships;
• drive and enthusiasm through which you can work with the senior leadership team in developing the SEND provision;
• qualified SENDCo status or be willing to complete the training to achieve the qualification.

It is important for us to ensure that we are continually improving provision and outcomes for all our students. As a SENDCo, you’ll be an experienced teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs. Your responsibilities will include designing and delivering interventions with pupils in the classroom and implementing the school strategy. There will also be some classroom teaching duties.

This is a really exciting opportunity for an individual who has a passion for working with children who have SEND and to develop this role with a committed and supportive team to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students.

What can we offer you?

At St Giles Academy, we invest extensively in outstanding training and development opportunities. We value our staff and the benefits we offer include:

●      Employee Benefits Scheme;

●      Employee Assistance Programme;

●      Cycle to Work Scheme;

●      Lease Car Scheme (Tusker);

●      a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards;

●      a supportive, warm and welcoming ethos;

●      a vibrant learning environment – for you and our children;

●      an experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well-being of all staff;

We always offer the opportunity to discuss our roles and visit our Academy before you apply.

For further information, please contact recruitment@harbourlearningtrust.com

For an application form and job description, please visit: Vacancies - Harbour Learning Trust

All applications must be on a Harbour Learning Trust Application Form; electronic applications preferred. We ask for this as part of safer recruitment – if you need help with this let us know.

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust carries out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. References taken up upon interview.