Head of SEND

• SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)

Visas cannot be sponsored

Full time:
Monday 08:25 - 16:30 and Tuesday - Friday 08:25 - 15:10

Permanent

Scale of L4 – L8, which from appointment for a full-time post currently involves a salary of up to £63,688

Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high-quality education for students in Years 7 to 13.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), thepostholder will contribute to whole-school leadership, academy improvement andthe effective day-to-day operation of the school.

• A highly supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for Financial training, development and accreditation.
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
• CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
• Free staff car park
• Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
• Access to Workplace Health Champions
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Head of SEND, as a Senior Leader, will support the Whole Academy Inclusion Lead in the strategic leadership of SEND and provide professional and operational leadership for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the academy, promoting an inclusive culture and ensuring that students with SEND achieve ambitious academic, personal andsocial outcomes. The Head of SEND will work with teachers, support staff,families and external agencies to secure high-quality adaptive teaching,effective provision and positive outcomes for all students with SEND.

The Head of SEND will provide professional leadership for SEND, monitor the impact of provision, promote high standards oft eaching and learning, and support the effective deployment of resources to improve student achievement, attendance, wellbeing and preparation for the nextstage of education, employment or adulthood.

This role would be suitedto either an experienced Primary or Secondary SENDCo.

Personal Qualities

Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high-quality education for students in Years 7 to 13.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), thepostholder will contribute to whole-school leadership, academy improvement andthe effective day-to-day operation of the school.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

The Head of SEND will provide professional and operational leadership for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities(SEND) across the academy, ensuring that students with SEND receive high-quality provision and achieve ambitious academic, personal and social outcomes. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the postholder will contribute to whole-school leadership, academy improvement and the effective day-to-day operation of the school.

Strategic Leadership of SEND

• Act as the academy'sdesignated SENDCo and fulfil all statutory responsibilities in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Lead the development,implementation and evaluation of the academy's SEND strategy, policy and provision.
• Contribute to SEND priorities within the academy’s Inclusion Strategy and Framework andensure their effective implementation and evaluation.
• Have day-to-day responsibility for coordinating provision for students with SEND and maintaining the academy's SEND Register.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, high expectations and equality of opportunity for all students.
• Ensure compliance withthe SEND Code of…