SENDCo
Ref: SCH-HTCoS-0036Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.43 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: MPS/UPS+TLR1DThe Role
HIGH TUNSTALL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Elwick Road, West Park, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ
01429 261446
htadmin@hightunstall.hartlepool.sch.uk
www.htcs.org.uk
11-16 Co-educational comprehensive, N.O.R. 1397 (Foundation Status)
‘A GOOD SCHOOL – OFSTED 2016 & 2021’
High Tunstall College of Science is seeking to appoint a SENDCo for an Easter 2025 start, the role is designed to help and support the Senior Specialist SENDCo in ensuring all students needs are met across the College.
In this role we are ideally looking for someone to compliment the team with extensive knowledge of developing strategies to meet the needs in the area of cognition and learning across our college. This post is not suitable for an ECT but is open for colleagues who wish to train and take the SENDCo qualifications.
In the changing world of education we know that the level of need seen in primary schools is rising and we as a secondary school need to ensure that we are ready for the demands we will face in the future so if you:
Enjoy a challenge and don’t mind hard work.
Believe that every child deserves the best education in their local community school.
Have expertise that will help develop our teachers so they are all truly teachers
of students with SEND.
This job at High Tunstall College of Science is for you!
As a new member of staff you will be joining “Team Tunstall” at a pivotal moment in its history, where every child does matter and at a time of great change in education. We are embracing that change by proudly working in partnership with all schools, academies and Hartlepool Local Authority so every child succeeds.
Supporting documents and how to apply for this post are available on the College website: www.htcs.org.uk/vacancies via the Face-Ed link.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to equality of opportunity. An enhanced DBS will be required.
Closing date: Friday 24th January 2025, 12 noon
Benefits
| Other | |
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| A strong commitment to professional development, with a substantial budget for whole college training and individual courses | A strong commitment to professional development, with a substantial budget for whole college training and individual courses. |
| Annual flu vaccination | Annual flu vaccination |
| Enrolment into Teesside Pension Fund | Enrolment into Teachers Pension Fund |
| Free parking on site | Free parking on site |
| Free use of the state-of-the-art Tunstall Active including fitness suite, swimming pool and 3G pitch | Free use of the state-of-the-art Tunstall Active including fitness suite, swimming pool and 3G pitch |
| Medical benefits including quick access to Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Counselling | Medical benefits including quick access to Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Counselling |
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified Teacher Status |
Essential
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| Degree |
Essential
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| SENCO qualification (statutory requirement), or willingness to achieve SENCO qualification within 3 years if not currently held |
Desirable
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| Evidence of Continuing Professional Development |
Desirable
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Skills
| Experience | |
|---|---|
| Proven record of increasing rates of student progress through identification of appropriate provision for students |
Essential
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| Experience of working in more than one school |
Desirable
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| Implementation of effective strategies to raise achievement in students with SEND |
Desirable
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| Experience of teaching and supporting students with cognition and learning needs |
Desirable
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Understanding of best practice in the effective use of student support strategies available for young people with SEND |
Essential
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| Understanding of best practice in meeting the objectives of education health and care plans |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Ability to offer support and challenge and the ability to foster positive relationships with adults and young people |
Essential
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| Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines |
Essential
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| Ability to analyse complex issues and plan strategically |
Desirable
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| Experience of working effectively with stakeholders and outside agencies |
Desirable
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Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
High Tunstall College has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note candidates suitability to work with children will be explored at interview, including the motivation to work with young people and attitudes towards the use of authority and maintaining discipline.
The College has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. If successful, you will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
High Tunstall College of Science
High Tunstall College of Science,
Elwick Rd, West Park,
High Tunstall
Hartlepool
TS26 0LQ
Mark Tilling
mtilling@hightunstall.har...