ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER - SENDCo
Teaching vacancies - Newport, Isle of Wight
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Job detailsJob roleTeacherSENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)Visa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 3, Key stage 4Working patternFull timeContract typePermanentPay scaleL12-L16What skills and experience we''re looking forQUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGHonours degree or higher study/qualificationQualified Teacher StatusNASENCO or complete the new NPQ within 3 years of appointmentRecent, relevant professional developmentEXPERIENCEExperience of leading a successful department comprising Key Stages 3, 4, and 5Experience of successful secondary teachingExperience of successful teaching across the ability rangeKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDINGUnderstanding of the main safeguarding principlesSubject knowledge commensurate with that required for the effective delivery of exam board specificationsUse of ICT to meet the needs of students to improve their outcomes and raise standardsUse of data to inform decision-makingSKILLS AND ABILITIESGood interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with adults and children alike in a variety of settingsGood level of competence in ICT (Including Google Docs)Ability to work flexibly and under own initiative to achieve objectivesAbility to prioritise, coordinate, and organise work under pressureAbility to work on own initiative and self-manageAbility to translate theory into classroom practiceHighly effective practitionerAbility to identify personal training needsAbility to make positive relationships with disaffected learnersAbility to understand and deal with issues affecting students with challenging behavioursAbility to use ArborPERSONAL QUALITIES AND ATTITUDESAbility to maintain high-quality professional relationships with allAbility to be discreet and professional at all times, ensuring confidentiality is upheldCalm, approachable, resolution-focused dispositionConscientious and positive dispositionWillingness to participate in further training and developmental opportunities to further knowledgeCommitment to young people and ensuring the school facilitates the highest possible outcomesEnthusiasm and strong motivationCommitment to equal opportunities and inclusionWhat the school offers its staffMedina College is part of HISP MAT (Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth). We believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all of its school communities. There are multiple schools within the Trust, covering the age ranges from nursery to 19 with plans to expand and grow quickly across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.
Created: 2024-09-20