Sendco for Ks4

**Thames Christian School**
Wandsworth

New

**Salary**:

Competitive with benefits

**Job type**:

Part Time, Permanent

**Start date**:

ASAP or Spring 2025
13 October 2024

**Job overview**:
The launch of our sixth form has opened up an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and dedicated staff team in a small but growing CReSTeD registered independent school.

We are looking for a committed individual with appropriate SpLD qualifications and a passion for helping pupils succeed. The successful applicant will lead the SEND provision at KS4 and KS5 working alongside the KS3 SENDCO and an excellent pastoral care team. The SEND department consists of a KS3 SENDCO and several highly qualified learning support teachers and learning support assistants.

Thames is a thriving mainstream and diverse independent secondary school rated Excellent by ISI. GCSE results in 2024 were 47% grade 9-7 and 92% 9-4 despite being academically non-selective. The school is located next to Clapham Junction station, in a brand new, purpose built premises. The recent CReSTeD inspection report stated: “Thames should be a blueprint for all schools aiming to meet the needs of mainstream students, alongside those with additional learning needs.”

Some pupils have mild specific learning needs, most commonly dyslexia. A small number of pupils may have other diagnoses such as ASD, ADD or ADHD. A very small number have EHCPs.

If you are passionate about making a difference, teaching in a school where pupils are valued as individuals and inspired to learn, we are keen to hear from you.

The role:

- Leading the SEND provision across KS4 and KS5
- Guiding in class learning support assistants and specialist learning support teachers towards effective support for their pupils
- Working with classroom teachers in the planning and preparation of programmes of learning
- Liaison with local authorities, the school and parents regarding any EHCP pupils including the planning and organising of annual reviews
- Maintaining records of pupils’ progress
- Be a graduate with a relevant good honours degree and appropriate SpLD qualifications
- Be a creative, inventive and dedicated practitioner with a real passion for supporting pupils to achieve their best
- Have experience in either the private or maintained sector.
- Be confident working within a cloud-based IT system
- Have an exceptional eye for detail
- Be excited by the school’s vision and respect the school’s values.

In return we offer:

- Competitive salary with pension, private medical insurance and staff fee discount
- Excellent CPD and staff mentoring programme
- Active pastoral care of staff including access to the Employee Assistance Programme provided by BUPA Healthy Minds
- Opportunities for career development
- Access to onsite nursery facilities for 2-4 year olds
- Delicious and healthy subsidised school lunches.

**Attached documents**:

- Job Description
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Applicant Info Pack
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**About **Thames Christian School**:
**Thames Christian School**
- 12 Grant Road
London
SW11 2FR
United Kingdom
+44 20 7228 3933
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Thames is a thriving mainstream school of 220 pupils founded in 2000 for pupils aged 11-18, currently with a two stream entry. In February 2022 the school moved to a brand new eco-friendly purpose-built building adjacent to Clapham Junction Station that has been designed to provide the perfect environment for learning. Classrooms are accessed from exterior walkways bringing light, connection and fresh air to every part of the building. Classroom layouts have been strategically designed to enhance our ability to maintain our outstanding commitment to the ethos and culture. The move enabled the school to expand to three stream entry with a sixth form being added in September 2023 and an eventual roll of around 300. The school was judged Excellent in all categories by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in its Educational Quality Inspection in April 2022.

We teach pupils of a broad range of abilities: highly academic pupils alongside some with mild specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. Many parents choose Thames for its strong and caring Christian ethos. Fees are competitive when compared with other London day schools and the school is committed to discounting a significant number of places to aid affordability. The inclusivity of abilities, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds enables pupils to thrive in a setting that reflects the diverse and dynamic make up of London.

Thames offers a wide array of co-curricular opportunities, external competitions and activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and our award-winning trip to Tanzania. These allow students to think outside of the box, try something new and keep their options open. PE lessons take place in our hall, while Falcon Park and Caius House are used for afternoon sport and matches. Regular sports fixtures take place in a