About this role
Are you a qualified teacher with a strong understanding of SEND and a commitment to helping every child thrive?
SENDCO / SENCO & Inclusion Lead
St Paul’s Waldorf School
Actual salary: £29,454 per annum, including TLR £35,617 FTE plus £1,200 FTE TLR Part time: four days per week, 8.00am-4.00pm Term time only: 39 weeks per year Start date: As soon as possible
St Paul’s Waldorf School is looking for an experienced and highly organised SENDCO / SENCO & Inclusion Lead to shape and lead its SEND provision.
This is an influential whole-school position offering the opportunity to develop inclusive practice, support colleagues and ensure pupils with additional needs receive the right support to fulfil their potential.
About St Paul’s Waldorf School
Our mission is to educate the whole child in a healthy and balanced way, developing their physical, emotional and intellectual capacities through an age-appropriate curriculum.
Steiner Waldorf education takes a holistic approach to the development of both children and teachers. The school is a close-knit community that works in strong partnership with parents and carers.
The role
Reporting to the Headteacher, you will take strategic responsibility for the development and delivery of the school’s SEND policy and provision.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing SEND and inclusion across the schoolMaintaining the SEND register and whole-school provision mapIdentifying pupils’ needs and coordinating appropriate supportMonitoring pupil progress and evaluating the effectiveness of interventionsEnsuring provision meets the requirements of EHC Plans and statutory timescalesAdvising colleagues on adaptive teaching and quality-first teaching approachesSupporting staff with Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycles and pupil profilesWorking closely with parents, carers and external professionalsLiaising with educational psychologists, SALT, CAMHS, Children’s Services and the local authorityManaging, deploying and appraising teaching assistants and SEND staffAnalysing assessment data and advising on the effective use of SEND fundingLeading staff training and contributing to school improvement planningSupporting compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act and Independent School Standards About you
You must have:
Qualified Teacher StatusAt least two years’ teaching experienceA sound knowledge of the SEND Code of PracticeThe National Award for SEN Coordination, NPQ for SENCO or a willingness to complete the required qualification within three yearsExperience of planning and evaluating effective support strategiesStrong organisational, communication and relationship-building skillsThe ability to use assessment data to inform provisionA commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for pupils with SEND Experience of whole school SEND leadership, delivering staff training or working within Steiner Waldorf education would be advantageous but is not essential.
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St Paul’s Waldorf School is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service and Teacher Prohibition checks.