We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed SEND Lead to join the team at Hazel Grove High School. You will be responsible for SEND provision through leading on some aspects of the provision for students with SEND across the school; Learning Support Team through supporting and contributing to the CPD program across the learning support team, so that all members of staff have the right knowledge and skills to fulfil their roles effectively; and through monitoring Progress Achievement and Attainment of Students by being an active part of the pastoral team, working collaboratively with Heads of Year and Heads of House to monitor and support the progress of all students and ensure that all SEND needs are identified across the school.
Here at the Laurus Trust we are able to provide a cutting-edge SEND provision that has a positive impact on our young people, and we are currently looking to recruit caring and dedicated individuals to join our SEND team. You will play a vital role in enhancing students progress whilst promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. A comprehensive offer of professional learning is in place and we ensure that all schools have designated work spaces for staff. A broad range of training in SEND is in place across all our schools focused on whole school SEND issues as well as specific training for SEND teams.
If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.
This position is contracted on a 37 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 37 out of 52 weeks.
Job Purpose (For further details on the role, please see the Job Description attached below)
- To collaborate with the SENCo and Directors of Inclusion to ensure that provision for students with special educational needs and/or disability is efficiently and effectively managed.
Key Skills & Experience
- Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent
- Experience of supporting other professionals develop their skills and knowledge in relation to SEND
- Experience of working with young people who are vulnerable and/or who have special educational needs
To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.
To complete an application form please click ‘Fast Apply’. A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.
Closing date: Monday 24th March at 9am.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
Hazel Grove High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
