SEN Coordinator - Full-time

Dover Grammar School for Boys, Dover

Ref:KCC886-5459-325T
Posted:30/01/2023
Pay:MPS / UPS
Start Date:September 2023
App Close Date:24/02/2023 at 09:00
Interviews:March 2023

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We are looking for an inspirational SENCO who would relish the opportunity to ensure our academically able students are supported, engaged and inspired in their learning. The successful candidate will have a passion for SEND and experience in supporting vulnerable children. A NASENCO qualification is desired.

Key responsibilities of the job include:

Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the STPCD
For more details on the role, please read the Job Description.

DGSB is on a very exciting journey. Having retained our "Good " OFSTED designation, without condition, in October 2019, we also have recently moved into our new school building. Our new accommodation provides us with exciting, spacious teaching spaces, increasing opportunities for students both inside and outside of the curriculum. Our school motto of "Fiat Lux" - "Let there be light" - has never been more appropriate or fitting.

If you are passionate about working with young people, relish a challenge and feel you have the necessary skills for this post, please apply.

Applications should include a completed application form, either through Kent Teach or the one found on the DGSB website. If you have any questions, please contact the Headteacher's PA, Lizzie Reynolds, via email on lreynolds@dgsb.co.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening including an enhanced DBS check.

Non-contributory access to the Benenden Healthcare Scheme is offered.

Information about the school

Dover Grammar School for Boys is a selective school with a school roll of 800 students. Approximately 200 of these are in the Sixth Form. Girls are admitted to the Sixth Form.

DGSB is on a very exciting journey. Having retained our "Good " OFSTED designation, without condition, in October 2019, we are working hard on every aspect of what we do as we want to become even better. We moved into a £26m new school building in July 2022 and our new accommodation provides us with modern, bright, spacious teaching rooms, and has increased opportunities for students both inside and outside of the taught curriculum.

However, our success both in school – we recorded a fantastic Progress 8 score in 2023 of +0.57 - and within the local community means that we are already looking to expand our site and develop opportunities further.

DGSB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share in this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening including an enhanced DBS check. An ‘online presence’ check may be carried out before any appointment is confirmed. All appointments are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.

Non-contributory access to the Benenden Healthcare Scheme is offered to successful candidates.

Job Contact Information

Name:Lizzie Reynolds
Address:Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0DQ
Telephone: (01304) 206117
Email: lreynolds@dgsb.co.uk

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