SENDCo

Overview

Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is a diverse and vibrant community; we benefit from this rich variety of cultures and traditions. We are looking to employ exceptional staff who share our values and determination to ensure that  our young people receive an excellent, inclusive education. Our vision is to create an excellent and inclusive school community where children thrive and strive to become the best version of themselves. Staff and governors are united in their passion and commitment to ensuring our pupils are given the opportunities, motivation and direction they need in order to succeed. Our pupils are happy and confident young people, who are proud of their achievements and want to excel.

Personal attributes

We are looking for an excellent SENDCo with:

• Proven successful teaching and achievement of outstanding pupil progress.
• Experience of successful leadership skills or evidence of developing leadership skills at a primary, secondary or all-through school within a multicultural community.
• National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinator or a commitment to completing this qualification within the first year of taking up the post.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation – in particular of the SEN Code of Practice, equal opportunities and disability discrimination and how these apply to pupils with EHCPs.
• Experience of applying interventions appropriately.
• Proven ability to work with a range of outside agencies in order to secure progress for SEND pupils.
• Good working knowledge of specialist assessments and interventions e.g. dyslexia screening.
• Experience in the principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

If you have experience in one phase (primary or secondary), training and support will be provided by Inclusion Leaders.

Our strong and experienced leadership team are committed to providing an exceptional and enriching education for all our young people.

Salary & Benefits

MPS/UPS (Inner London) with SEN allowance.

Location

Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form
Woodmansterne Road
Streatham Vale
London
SW165UQ

Supporting documents

• SENDCo JD
• SENDCo Applicant Letter
• Woodmansterne Application Form
• Recruitment Information Booklet

How to apply

You can find out more about this post and our school by visiting our website www.woodmansterne.london where you can find additional, essential information in the applicant pack. Please email your application to: recruitment@woodmansterne.london.      

We welcome visits and calls for any queries about the role.  

Equal opportunities

Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk. Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in education nationally.