Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo)
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School:
Monkwearmouth Academy -
Location:
County Durham, Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland -
Salary:
Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range plus TLR 1a £8,706 per annum -
Hours:
Full Time -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
20th Oct 2023
SENDCo MPR/UPR plus TLR 1a £8,706 per annum (Pay award pending)
Monkwearmouth Academy is a secondary school in north Sunderland, the school is passionate about education and the values of Believe in yourself, Achieve the highest standards and Succeed in life.
We are seeking to appoint a qualified SENDCo to be the champion for our students with SEND. You will need to demonstrate a passion for inclusion to ensure that students reach their full potential in all aspects of their development. The post will play a pivotal role in the strategic development of SEND support within the school including providing professional advice and guidance in the areas of SEND in order to secure high quality teaching, and ensuring resources are used effectively to ensure improved standards of achievement and progress for all students. The SENDCo will also lead a team of learning support staff.
This is an exciting time to join the academy and be part of a strong team of practitioners moving the school forward. We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.
The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 20 October 2023. Please return completed applications to dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy Interviews will take place on 30th or 31st October 2023.
Monkwearmouth Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Application packs and further information can be found on the academy trust website https://www.tynecoastacademytrust.co.uk/join-our-team-current-vacancies/ or by contacting HR by emailing dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy
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Job Description SENDCo Person Specification SENDCoMonkwearmouth Academy
Monkwearmouth Academy is an amazing school at the heart of its community and is a supportive and exciting place to develop your career. Monkwearmouth has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following inspection in November 2023, the report highlights that Monkwearmouth is a rapidly improving school with courteous and respectful pupils and that a carefully sequenced and ambitious curriculum is in place. Staff voice recognised the school as being considerate of workload and wellbeing. We are as ambitious for our staff, as we are our students, and hold extremely high standards and expectations in all that we do. Our continuous drive for school improvement is supported by Tyne Coast Academy Trust which provides excellent career development opportunities with a strategic growth plan.
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Please return completed applications to dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy
