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Are you an experienced and passionate SENDCo looking for a unique opportunity to shape the future of a brand new secondary school? We're opening a pioneering SEND secondary school outside Redhill, Surrey, in September 2025, dedicated to supporting young people aged 11-16 with social communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing needs, typically associated with Autism. This is an exceptional chance to join us at the very beginning of our journey. You'll work closely with the Head of School, playing a pivotal role in leadership and management, and taking responsibility for developing learning, teaching, curriculum, careers, assessment, and enrichment across the school. Our model emphasises small classes, high levels of classroom support, and a dedicated multi-disciplinary intervention team, all focused on giving every student the opportunity to achieve their full potential. If you're a dynamic and visionary SENDCo ready to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you!
Job Responsibility:
Leading the strategic development and implementation of SEND policy and provision, providing expert advice to the Head of School
Ensuring the school meets all statutory responsibilities in line with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and defined SEND assessments
Coordinating and deploying school provision, including staff (therapists), resources, and intervention strategies for integrated SEN support
Overseeing high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG), developing a comprehensive framework to support pupils' pathways to adulthood
Leading Year 9 transition reviews, capturing student voice and aligning outcomes with Pathways for Adulthood
Implementing successful Post-16 transition plans, liaising with colleges for school link courses, visits, and specific pupil needs
Identifying and enabling access arrangements for examinations and other accreditation's (including Deputy Exam Officer duties)
Promoting best practice through in-service training (INSET) and continuing professional development (CPD) for new teachers, contributing to the school's overall ethos
Collaborating with the Head of School to ensure a high-quality, engaging, differentiated, and well-resourced curriculum
Communicating effectively with parents/carers, staff, external agencies, and local authorities regarding pupil progress and intervention effectiveness
Preparing information and conducting annual statutory reviews and specific case conferences
Developing positive relationships within the school, with other Surrey schools, and the wider team to support ongoing school development
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) is essential
A proven track record of excellent creative and structured teaching within relevant key stages and/or a special needs environment
Experience in holding responsibility for and successfully implementing policy into effective and successful practice
Leadership of a significant area, phase, or inclusion, with responsibility for raising standards across the whole school
Effective team management and a history of working collaboratively and effectively with others
Communicating effectively to a wide range of different audiences through various mediums
Successful management of complex scenarios and conflict resolution
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a range of external agencies
Nice to have:
Accredited training in specific areas of special education (e.g., Autism, Dyslexia)
A Management/leadership qualification
NPQSL/H/SENDCo or a willingness to achieve one within two years
What we offer:
Life assurance
Competitive Pension
Perkbox - offering high street discounts
Employee assistance programme
Car lease scheme
Fully funded training and qualifications
Bike to work scheme
Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio, and many more