SENCo
Ref: SCH-TATLP-0787 12 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Teachers Main Pay Scale | M1 - UPR3The Role
Nether Stowe School, part of the highly respected Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, is seeking an ambitious and dedicated SENCo to lead our SEND provision and ensure that every student achieves their full potential. Nether Stowe is a thriving and inclusive secondary school located in the historic city of Lichfield. We are proud to be part of the ATLP family – a collaborative and forward-thinking Trust.
As SENCo, you will lead the strategic development and daily management of our SEND provision. You will work closely with students, staff, families, and external agencies to identify and break down barriers to learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape inclusive practice across the school and champion support for learners with additional needs.
What you will need to succeed
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete)
Proven experience supporting and raising achievement for pupils with SEND
To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools
Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role
What you will get in return
We invest in your professional development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities
The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career to the next level
A competitive salary
An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package
Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
Professional Development & Wellbeing Days
What you need to do now
To apply for the role, please complete an online application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Ms Kirsty Young, Headteacher, on kjones@netherstowe.com
*Interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received, we therefore reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an online ATLP application form.
Benefits
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) | TLR1b £12,041 per annum |
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified Teacher Status |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.
We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.
Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP safeguarding and child protection policy 2024/2025
Nether Stowe School
Nether Stowe School
St Chad's Road
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 7NB
Kirsty Jones
kjones@netherstowe.com