Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School wishes to appoint an exceptional SEND leader with the ability to inspire, motivate and support students and staff.
We would welcome applications from either a current qualified SENDCO or from a experienced SEND practitioner willing to undertake the SENDCO qualification.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting students with additional needs, who is able to lead work to fulfil statutory requirements and inspire their team to improve whole school SEND provision. You will need to hold QTS.
We have recently been awarded ‘Good’ in our last Ofsted Inspection and senior leaders have established an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum where students experience the very best knowledge in teaching.
We can offer:
• A supportive leadership team and vibrant professional community
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated students
• A true commitment to Continuing Personal Development
• Leadership coaching and support
• Support and collaboration with the Romero SENDCO network and the Romero Strategic lead for SEND
• An excellent pension scheme
• An employee assistance programme and 24-hour online GP service
• A cashback healthcare plan
• The chance to work for a Family Friendly and Wellbeing Focused Employer
The successful candidate will:
• Be an excellent SEND practitioner.
• Be passionate about SEND provision and outcomes
• Demonstrate successful middle management experience in a secondary school.
• Be an inspiring leader with high expectations of student achievement and behaviour.
• A proven track record of impact through effective improvement strategies to drive change and raise standards for students of all abilities.
• Be a great team player with the ability to motivate others.
• Be an excellent communicator with a welcoming manner and calm disposition.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to raise academic standards.
In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index , experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks. The scope of such checks will include all online open-source information, but specifically:
• Up to 10 years online history
• Social and professional networking and media
• Blogs & vlogs
• News and media reports
• Information displayed publicly online by 3rd parties
• Any other relevant open-source information available
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.