Position: SENDCO

Location: Slough

Contract: Full time

Salary: £84 -£100

Start Date: September 2024

We, GSL Education, are seeking to appoint an outstanding, experienced SENDCo who has high expectations and believes that all pupils can and deserve to succeed. The position is due to commence from September 2024 and would require the SENDCo to work alongside, and be line managed by the current Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion.

SENDCO Main responsibilities:

• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEND or a disability
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
• Have a strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEND or a disability across the school, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision through the use of agreed methodologies
• Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies where required
• The SENDCo will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people and follow school policies as well as the staff code of conduct.
• To lead the High Needs In School Provision with some teaching responsibility

Responsibilities And Qualities Required:

• Be committed to education and raising standards
• Have previous experience and understanding of teaching in the primary phase
• Be committed to inclusive practice
• Lead and work effectively as part of a team, acting as a positive role model
• Possess a thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and experience in the role of SENDCo
• Have the knowledge and expertise to build on established processes and systems
• Have experience of delivering training/leading INSET
• Undertake observations of pupils and support teachers with strategies to ensure better outcomes for pupils

GSL Education Offers:

• Competitive pay rates
• Direct access to local schools
• Committed consultants dedicated to meeting your needs
• Exceptional support for both candidates and client schools

Please be advised that the role of SENDCO requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency serving teachers across Watford.

For more information on the role or any similar, upcoming roles, please contact Homaira ((url removed)) at the GSL Education Watford Office and send your updated CV via the application link