SENDCo

Dunbar Education are currently working with a Boys Grammar School who are now seeking a SENDCo to join their team from April (or sooner). Please note, this will be inclusive of teaching your chosen subject(s).

If this could be of interest, please see below for further details.

Location: Barnet

Salary: M1-UPS3 + TLR1c (outer London)

Contract: Permanent, full time

Start Date: April (or sooner)

About the role:

The SEND/EAL department is a vital part of the school community, directly bridging the link between the inclusion teams and curriculum teams in order to provide support for all of their boys. As a department, they pride themselves in working alongside all staff and external professionals to ensure that no boy is left behind and all of their pupils have every opportunity to access the fullest possible curriculum.

The department consists of the SENCo, SEN Administrator, 4 HLTAs and team of Teaching Assistants. They work alongside teachers and students to provide a range of interventions from Wave 1 - High quality first teaching for all. When more specialist help is required, students are invited for Wave 2 - Interventions all the way to Wave 3 - Highly Personalised interventions.

In addition to these supporting measures each Teaching Assistant plays the role of Keyworker, a fundamental role in the life of EHCP student at their school. As a Key Worker, each Teaching Assistant forms a special working relationship with both pupil and family to ensure they are supported both academically and pastorally. They also coordinate provision from a number of external agencies for those with additional needs such as Educational Psychologists, CAMHS, Speech and Language Therapists and more.

About the school:

At this school, their aim is to prepare their boys for the world, both academically and socially.

They expect hard work, good manners and in turn provide learning opportunities where all can fulfil their potential. Their motto, "Tant Que Je Puis" (As Much As I Can) is at the heart of the school community and they actively encourage both staff and students to strive for this aspiration.

The school is an 11-18 sixth form entry boys' comprehensive and is oversubscribed every year. They are a Specialist Sports College and converted to Academy status in August 2011. They provide a secure learning environment for their pupils in a combination of modern and historic buildings.

They are committed to supporting and developing their staff.

They invest in people, in good staff and they offer them lots of opportunities to further develop their career. If you are thinking of joining the profession or you want to work in a school that generates social mobility for students and career mobility for its staff, then they are the school for you.

The school is based over two sites (5 minute walk), which allows them to have a unique primary school transition for the students. The lower school houses Years 7&8 and includes specialist teaching rooms for Art, DT and Science. Their extensive sports facilities including our 3G pitches and onsite gym are located at the lower school. The upper school houses Years 9-13, with a dedicated sixth form suite.

Benefits Include:

• Access to opportunities for self-development and regular Continuing Professional Development sessions
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career progression
• A health care plan, including reimbursement for optical, dental, physiotherapy and a range of other areas, 24/7 GP access and free counselling
• On site gym facility
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Apply today with no application form!