SEND Co-ordinator
Start Date: As soon as possible/ to be agreed
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:00 AM – 16:00 PM)
Salary: United Learning Scale plus TLR 1 (Dependent on Experience)
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
Conditions of Service: United Learning Contract
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding leader to the position of SEND Co-ordinator who has vision and energy in leading our dynamic SEND department. The SEND Co-ordinator post will allow the successful candidate to continue to develop the SEND department, lead the SEND team and continue to drive the high standards within vulnerable groups.
The successful candidate must be an excellent leader who has a strong passion in the field of SEND, who can work both operationally and strategically with all staff within the School, to embed SEND knowledge and accountability across all levels of staff. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
Our over-arching aim is for students with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitY (SEND) to experience the very best of our educational offer. This is underpinned by the following principles:
• We seek to reduce any variation between the outcomes of SEND vs non-SEND students.
• Our school will be a fully inclusive, accepting community where the best in everyone is fostered and
facilitated.
• We will provide access to, and delivery of a broad, challenging and appropriate curriculum that builds
upon powerful knowledge, in order to prepare students for future education and employment.
• We will ensure that SEND students experience education with character by taking as full a part as possible in the broader aspects of school life.
• All of our staff will challenge any stereotypes or low expectations which limit the progress and success of United Learning students.
What we offer:
The Lowry Academy can offer you the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive school environment. We have the support of United Learning and its cluster of schools in the North West working alongside us and have access to excellent CPD for staff, joint-working across schools and a series of initiatives and opportunities that no standalone school could ever provide on its own.
We are not just about academic success; we work hard to ensure that we role model the right behaviours and provide opportunities for our pupils to develop the skills and understanding required to both be personally successful in the future workplace but also have a positive impact on the world.
For further information about this exciting role please download the attached Job Description and Person Specification by clicking on the information tab on the left. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Closing date: Wednesday 9th February 2022 at 09:00 AM
Interview date: W/C 14th February 2022
The Lowry Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
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