Qualified SENCO – Further Education College – Permanent - Harrow
Join Our Team as the Qualified SENCO of a FE College!
Position: Qualified SENCO School: School of Foundation and Learning Support Location: Harrow Contract: Permanent Salary: £47,575 to £53,262 per annum including London Weighting Post Type: Full Time Closing Date: Sunday 25 August 2024 Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Further Education College in Harrow, renowned for its dedication to inclusive education, is seeking an exceptional leader for the role of SENCO. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of SEND students who are enrolled in both mainstream and bespoke programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Development: Collaborate with the Assistant Director to develop and manage SEND provision in alignment with the College's strategic objectives.
- Team Management: Lead a dedicated team in delivering Learning Support for SEND learners and staff, including support for deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
- EHCP Management: Oversee the administration, application, enrolment, and provision of support for students with EHCPs, including budgetary needs for High Needs students.
- Funding Management: Assist in managing additional support funding claims across the College and externally from local authorities, representing the College as the SENCO.
Qualifications:
- Degree or Equivalent: A degree or equivalent level qualification.
- Teaching Qualification: Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification recognized by the FE sector (e.g., PGCE/DET).
- SEN Qualification: A SEN qualification or a willingness to undertake one, such as the National Award for SEN Coordination.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- SEN Expertise: Experience in SEN teaching and learning support delivery in a cross-College setting.
- SEN Code of Practice: Good working knowledge of the 2014 SEN Code of Practice.
- Funding Knowledge: Understanding of funding methodology in Learning Support.
- Government Initiatives: Awareness of recent government initiatives related to SEN.
- Comprehensive Support Delivery: Ability to deliver across the learning support spectrum.
- Equality and Safeguarding: Understanding of Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding in education.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Team Leadership: Proven experience in successfully managing and leading a team.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing circumstances.
- IT Proficiency: Good IT skills, including experience with databases.
- Financial Acumen: Experience in meeting financial targets and overseeing budgets.
Personal Attributes:
- Initiative: Ability to work under own initiative.
- Empathy: Capacity to respond to the emotional as well as the educational and physical needs of individual students.
- Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate staff effectively.
Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of inclusive education at the Further Education College in Harrow. Apply now and be part of a team that is committed to making a difference.
Apply by Sunday 25 August 2024 – EARLY APPLICATIONS ADVISED
Qualified SENCO – Further Education College – Permanent - Harrow
Apply for this Head of Inclusive Learning Support role by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!
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Qualified SENCO – Further Education College – Permanent - Harrow