Head of Learning Support / SENCO

Farleigh School seeks to appoint a kind, hard-working, committed, and empathetic professional who will promote and champion the needs of our pupils, from Kindergarten to Year 8 as our new Head of Learning Support / SENCO on a full-time and permanent basis.

As Head of Learning Support / SENCO you will play a pivotal role in shaping the school’s approach to supporting our pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

This responsibility encompasses several key areas. Firstly, the SENCO will maintain an active awareness of national developments, compliance, inspection, including the SEND code of practice and equal opportunities legislation, and they will understand how these apply to pupils.

Secondly, they oversee the day to day implementation of the SEND policy, coordinating specific provision to effectively support individual pupils. The SENCO also acts as a valuable resource for colleagues, offering professional guidance and working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external agencies to create a comprehensive support network.

The ideal candidate will be available to start in September 2024.
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