Deputy Head​/SENDCO

Are you an ambitious and inspirational leader with a passion for inclusion and acommitment to ensuring every child succeeds?

New Milton Infant School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher andSENDCo to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to continue the success and make a significant impact within our ambitious school community whilst helping shape the next stage of our improvement.

As a key memberof the leadership team, you will lead inclusion across the school, champion theneeds of pupils with SEND and other vulnerable learners and play a strategicrole in driving school improvement. Alongside your leadership responsibilities,you will maintain a strong classroom presence, delivering high-quality teaching and building meaningful relationships with children and families.

• Bea member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Leadinclusion and SEND provision across the school.
• Actas the school's named SENDCo.
• Serveas a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Leadprovision for SEND, disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils.
• Monitorpupil progress and evaluate the impact of provision.
• Work closely with families and external agencies.
• Supportwhole-school improvement priorities.
• Teacha class and model excellent classroom practice.
• Bring energy, creativity and a positive approach

• Is passionate about inclusion andsecuring the best outcomes for every child.
• Hold the National Award for SEND Coordination (NASENCO) or be willing to
• undertake the qualification within the required time frame.
• Hassuccessful leadership experience within a primary school setting.
• Has experience of leading SEND provision and inclusive practice.
• Caninspire, motivate and support colleagues.
• Buildspositive relationships with pupils, families and the wider community.
• Works collaboratively with staff, governors and the wider community
• Sharesour commitment to safeguarding and high expectations for all children.

• Support the Headteacher in providing strategic leadership and direction.
• Lead and monitor teaching, learning and assessment to ensure consistently
• high standards across the school.
• Drive school improvement initiatives and contribute to self-evaluation and
• development planning.
• Support staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development.
• Contribute to safeguarding, behaviour,attendance and pupil wellbeing.
• Deputise for the Headteacher when required.

• Lead the strategic development of SENDprovision throughout the school.
• Ensure that pupils with SEND receive high-quality support and achieve their full potential.
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate SENDinterventions and provision.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents and external
• professionals.
• Manage statutory assessment processes andannual reviews where required.
• Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation.
• Champion inclusive practice and develop staffexpertise in meeting the needs of all children