Inclusion Manager / Sendco - Full-time

New Horizons Children’s Academy, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-2008-127T
• Posted:20/01/2023
• Pay:£28,817 - £44,302 plus SEND allowance
• Start Date:April / September 2023
• App Close Date:29/01/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Inclusion Manager/ SENDCo

We require an Inclusion Manager / SENDCo to join New Horizons Children’s Academy.  The successful candidate will be a member of the Extended Leadership Team and will determine the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision within the school, working alongside the SLT and staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for SEND students.  They will be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN, promoting high standards of teaching and learning, pupil achievement and progression through effective inclusion for pupils with special educational needs. They will assist the Headteacher / Director of Education in ensuring inclusive practice is developed to promote the highest standards of pupil achievement for all.

What you will need to succeed: 

• Be a qualified Teacher 
• Have a thorough knowledge of present developments, particularly those relating to SEND strategy and provision
• Be able to support and advise all stakeholders in regards to SEND provision ensuring the needs of the students are met.
• Be the Designated Teacher for Looked After and previously Looked After Children 
• High expectations for yourself and the children to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities  
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools
• Passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills

 What we can offer you: 

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales. 
• Excellent CPD opportunities across the Trust, wherever you are in your career.
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers. 
• Generous employer contribution to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Subsidised gym membership at our state of the art gym and studios.
• Nursery provision and subsidised Breakfast and After School Club at one of our local primary schools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff recognition programme.
• Free secure on-site parking.

What you need to do now:

To arrange an informal chat with the line manager of this position please contact the Georgina Spratt – Georgina.Spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk 

Information about the school

Our School

We are a contemporary three-form entry school, educating over 600 children from the local community. Our state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities empower the successful candidate to orchestrate an inspiring and imaginative curriculum to our students. This presents an exciting opportunity to lead our forward-thinking school and join our Trust. You will lead shaping the vision of our Academy

Our Trust

Our mission is to “transform life chances”; at The Thinking Schools Academy Trust we believe education has the power to change lives; children only have one chance to get this right. To ensure all our academies focus on our mission, school leaders translated our mission to core values that are demonstrated and evident in all our Academies:

Child First, Aspire, Challenge, Achieve

Job Contact Information

• Name:Simon Arnold
• Address:New Horizons Children's Academy, Park Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NR
• Telephone: 0333 360 2115
• Email: office@newhorizonschildrensacademy.org.uk

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