SEND Co-ordinator

The Job:

The Heights Burnley seek to appoint an experienced SENCo on a full time and permanent basis.

What does this job do?

• Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school.
• Developing, implementing and evaluating SEND policies and practice that contribute to school improvement.
• Coaching, mentoring and induction of teachers, including trainees and NQTs
• Disseminating SEND materials and advising on practice, research and continuing professional development provision.
• Assessment and impact evaluation, including through demonstration lessons and classroom observation.
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents, external agencies and other schools within the Trust.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD.

What are the job requirements?

• Qualified teacher status
• Qualified to at least degree level or adequate post degree conversion course
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination
• Up to date knowledge of SEND Requirements and developments for them.
• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating SEND policies and practice.
• Knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice and its practical application of strategies for meeting the needs of SEN children in a mixed ability classroom.
• Knowledge of planning and implementing provision for children with SEN including the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of children’s progress.

About The Heights- Burnley:

We are a 5-16 Alternative Provision School. Our provision caters for those pupils who have found it difficult to achieve in a mainstream school. Our staff are dedicated and committed to providing the best educational experiences including vocational studies, learning outside of the classroom, personal and social development programmes, as well as the core curriculum: developing successful learners who can make a positive contribution to, and are prepared for, their future working lives.

We are passionate about making a difference, having a positive impact, delivering high quality teaching and learning, and achievement for all. Pupils are taught in small groups, which allows us to provide bespoke support packages and interventions for everyone. We pride ourselves in knowing each pupil, therefore, tailoring our approach and support appropriately. We thrive off helping our pupils achieve their goals and celebrate their success.

With the highest of expectations, our dedicated and skilled team create an environment where pupils are happy, challenged and successful.

About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.

Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed. 

“If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, we want you to work for Education Partnership Trust.”

Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Teacher pension scheme.
• Free parking.
• Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Training, mentoring and progression opportunities including our Emerging Leaders programmes.
• Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources. 

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com.

We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application.  Please contact the School Business Manager – dbury@theheightsburnley.com

Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.