SENCo

6 days ago

Wallsend, United Kingdom Burnside College Full time

For January 2025 we are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational SENCo with a proven track record for improving outcomes and opportunities for all students and specifically those with educational needs and disabilities. We may consider a later start date for the ideal candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Burnside College in a role which is central to our core aim of being an inclusive school that ensures all students are given the most appropriate support and skills to allow them to thrive and make progress.

The SENCo is responsible for the day to day management and strategic development of SEN across the school. They will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher responsible for students and inclusion and will manage a team of staff deployed to support teaching and learning. The SENCo will work with students, parents/carers, school staff and outside agencies to assess barriers to learning and identify the most appropriate intervention to meet student needs.

Applicants will be highly motivated and have a passion to ensure that our learners achieve the very best that they can at all times. The core purpose of the role will be to uphold the fundamental standards of pride, respect and achievement with all learners but also ensure that all students receive the highest standard of bespoke support.

Burnside College is a good school, with outstanding sixth form provision. We put teaching and learning first and are committed to providing a high quality and inclusive learning experience for all. Furthermore, we are committed to the development of staff and you will be joining a supportive school with an excellent environment in which to continue your professional development.

As SENCo you will:

Undertake the role of SENCo ensuring the statutory obligations of the role are effectively metProvide clear leadership and direction for the school’s special educational needs provisionBe an inspirational and innovative practitioner able to engage with colleagues and external agencies to ensure that aspirational teaching with appropriate targeted support is deliveredBe committed to ensuring every student reaches their full potential regardless of theirindividual needBe aware of the local and national agendas for SEND and inform leadership accordinglyHave excellent analytical and data management skills to successfully collect and interpret data and be able to effectively inform stakeholdersCreate a learning environment in which students feel valued, supported and happy whilst being part of the whole school communityCoordinate and review EHCPsMaintain the school’s register of educational needs and ensure the timely review of students who have or are displaying an educational needPresent a coherent and accurate account of SEN provision to a range of audiencesContinually review the effectiveness of the school’s special educational needs provision and proactively seek to develop this furtherWork with colleagues to extend accessible extra curricular and learning opportunities beyond the classroomContribute to the school’s CPD program on specific needs and strategies to ensure colleagues are informed and able to effectively support students with additional needs

The successful candidate must be a qualified teacher and will have a teaching commitment. The SENCo is required to hold the National Award for SENCo qualification.

If you would like any further information, or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact

Helen Patterson, Deputy Headteacher by email at h.patterson@burnsidecollege.org.uk

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