Send Coordinator - Full-time

St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-5432-94T
• Posted:24/04/2023
• Pay:MPS/UPS plus TLR 2 (£3,017 to £7,368)
• Start Date:1 September 2023
• App Close Date:09/05/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 15 May 2023

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From September 2023, we are looking to appoint an experienced SENCO who, under the direction of the Assistant Principal for SEND, is able to continue to develop our expanding SEND provision; to ensure that we deliver SEND support of the highest standard and our students can grow in an inclusive and nurturing environment.

Experience of working in the Primary sector would be desirable but not essential and applications from exceptional teachers who are committed to supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities will also be considered. For some of our students, accessing full-time, mainstream education is challenging. As a school committed to ensuring all our students have access to a high-quality education, we are looking for an inspiring and ambitious SENCO or experienced teacher who has a passion for working within this area of education and wants an opportunity to play an integral role in leading on our inclusion strategy and developing a curriculum that meets the needs of some of our most vulnerable learners.

If you would like to join our amazing SEND team of committed staff at St Simon Stock Catholic School and help us to make a real difference to the lives of these students, please read the accompanying job description and person specification.

The successful candidate will be:

• A strong and assertive presence with the ability to form excellent relationships with all students, staff and parents/carers.
• Holds the National Award for SEND Coordination or be prepared to undertake training in order to gain this qualification once in post
• Experienced in working well and collaborating with external agencies relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Ensure that the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 with regards to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements
• An innovative thinker who is able to find creative solutions and think on their feet
• A highly organised person who can ensure that the school keeps accurate records of all students with SEND up to date

Benefits of working at St Simon Stock Catholic School:

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
• A research-informed approach to curriculum design and assessment
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff each term and opportunities to complete additional qualifications related to SEND and access arrangements.
• Staff laptop provided
• Kent Rewards Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@ssscs.co.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly from Kent Teach by 'Apply Now'.

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.  

This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.

Information about the school

St Simon Stock Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school located in Maidstone, Kent and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). This multi-academy trust (MAT), established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent, currently comprises of 28 academies (23 primary and five secondary schools).

St Simon Stock is an over-subscribed, co-educational, high achieving school with a long tradition of academic success. We have over 1100 students on roll, including over 200 in Sixth Form and a staff of almost 100.

We value all our students equally and welcome the wide variety of cultures and experiences they bring to our school.

By modelling exemplary behaviour towards each other, carrying out service to others in school, at home and in the wider community, students develop a strong work ethic and sense of personal achievement helping them to take their place in the wider world.

We are rated by Ofsted as a Good Provider and in our last denominational inspection we were graded as Outstanding.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Deanne Perry - HR Hub
• Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
• Telephone: 01622 754551
• Email: hr@ssscs.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Consent to obtain reference form
• Application pack