Assistant Headteacher - SENDCo

Job detailsJob roleAssistant headteacherSENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)Visa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 3, Key stage 4Working patternFull timeContract typePermanentPay scaleLeadership scale, point 11 - 15 (depending on experience)What skills and experience we're looking forAssistant Headteacher - SENDCoContract: Full time, permanentSalary: Leadershipscale, point 11 - 15 (depending on experience)Startdate: 1st January 2025Applicationclosing date: 12 noon on Friday 18th October 2024Interviewdate: Wednesday 23rd October 2024King's School is recruiting for anAssistant Headteacher- SENDCo to join our ambitious, committed and supportiveleadership team. Please see the accompanying job description and personspecification for further details of the role.Weare looking for a candidate who is:An exceptional leader,with experience of securing outstanding outcomes for students;Passionate about ensuring outstanding provision and equal opportunitiesfor students with SEND;An outstanding classroompractitioner, and role model for all stakeholders;Enthusiastic about workingin a school which prioritises pastoral care and the well-being of students;Adept in the use of dataat classroom and leadership levels;A leader who can fully support and uphold the school's Christian ethosand values.What the school offers its staffWho are we?King's School is a Church ofEngland School in the Diocese of Chichester, for students in Years 7 to 13. Ourwork and relationships are based upon the four core Christian values of Love,Forgiveness, Respect and Responsibility and through these we encourage andsupport every student and member of staff to be the best that they can be.AtKing's, we take pride in our exceptional track record of academic success andour varied enrichment program, which is integral to our school day. Here aresome key features of our school:Distinctiveand tangible Christian ethos and values which creates a diverse and inclusiveschool community;Consistentlyoutstanding GCSE results in terms of both attainment and progress;Innovativeteaching practices - our teaching and learning methodologies are designed toengage and inspire our students to provide a well-rounded education for all;Highstandards of attendance, behaviour and uniform to ensure an orderly and safeenvironment in which all students can reach their full potential;Exceptionalpastoral care - our commitment to creating a supportive environment, whereevery student can be themselves is second to none.The school opened its doorsto its first cohort of students in September 2013 and moved to its permanent site,a purpose-built facility for all areas of the curriculum, in September 2019.There are currently just over900 students in years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 and a team of over 90 teachersand support staff.What doothers say about us?The school received its third Ofstedinspection in March 2022 (Section 5 inspection) and retained its rating of goodoverall with outstanding features. The inspector noted that pupils "are proudto be part of the school community" and that "the school's provision for theireducation and welfare makes a significant contribution to their lives".Our most recent staff survey(2023) found that staff feel supported and valued. In particular staff fed backpositively on:Student motivation and behaviour.Organisation of the school and internal communications.The rewarding interactions they have with students every day in theclassrooms and around the site.Friendly,professional and supportive colleagues.Why joinKing's School?As part of a highly capable, drivenand committed team you will contribute to an innovative educational settingfostering academic excellence and personal growth.You will be joining a supportive community thatvalues passion and creativity and encourages professional development and asense of belonging.A rewarding career where you will havethe chance to shape the future of education and make a meaningful contributionto students' lives.Part of a successful Multi-AcademyTrust, who strives for excellence in every aspect of education across all theirschools.Visits to the schoolIf you would like to discuss a visitor have any questions about this role or joining King's, please contact us via [email protected] are also encouraged to visit the school's website, where you canfind virtual tours and welcome videos.How to applyIf you wish to apply for thisposition, please visit our website for the application form and furtherinformation www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk/vacancies. Completed applications should be sent to [email protected] by 12 noon on the closing date. Please notethat we are only able to accept applications made via our application form.Applications made by C.V. or other application form will be rejected.Applicationswill be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview andappoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore stronglyadvised.RET iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople in its schools. In order to meet this responsibility, its schools followa rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitableapplicants.RET requires all employees to undertake anenhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose anyunspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitationof Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to terminationof employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will notnecessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of theoffence(s) and when they occurred.We aim tobuild a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students- can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflectand represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know thatdoing so will make us stronger and more effective. To read moreaboutRET's safer recruitment process, please click on the link. PROCEDURE- Recruitment and Selection.pdf (russelleducationtrust.org.uk)King's School is a FreeSchool which takes funding from the Department for Education and operates asany other state school. Our sponsor is the Russell Education Trust, which is anorganisation staffed solely by Educational Professionals (and not by privatebusiness).Commitment to safeguardingWe are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. All offers of employment will be subject to the individual undergoing an enhanced barred list check.Applying for the jobPlease download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tracked-link#track auxclick->tracked-link#track contextmenu->tracked-link#track" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="application_email" data-link-subject="0986e927-d66a-4ba3-820e-75ee5c744b06" data-tracked-link-text="xerod-nyrum-rusyl-cufub-mymyc-patup-bokol-hyzug-vylic-fykim-mytyb-cunud-vodak-telir-gucor-hanym-gyxex" href="mailto:[email protected]?body=Regarding%20the%20job%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fteaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fassistant-headteacher-sendco-king-s-school-hove&subject=Assistant%20Headteacher%20-%20SENDCo%20job%20enquiry">[email protected] are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.