Deputy Head of Education / SENDCo
Cambian Group, Warborne, Hampshire
Deputy Head of Education / SENDCo
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Cambian Group, Warborne, Hampshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 14 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: ad717930100a4238a6ee3b7b46241cf7
Location ref: Warborne, Hampshire
Full Job Description
- Wellbeing- your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
- You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
- Supportive management and senior leads.
- We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers. Southlands School We are an Ofsted registered co-education autism specialist day and residential school with an Ofsted registered children's home. We provide education and care, supported by our multi-disciplinary clinical team, for children and young people aged 7-16 years who have a primary diagnosis of Autism (ASD) or whose profile of need can be successfully supported by the use of autism specialist strategies. The majority of young people have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) with their primary special need being ASD and require support to access education, have difficulty initiating or limited social interactions and need support with organisation and problem solving, which can hamper independence. They may typically be working at or above age-related expectations or with moderate learning difficulties. They may have a variety of additional special education needs associated with their autism spectrum challenges. We are able to support and care for individuals with associated complex needs such as
- Is able to support the continued development of the outstanding practice the school has been recognised for.
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning.
- Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement beyond their own classroom.
- Has experience of working in a multi-disciplinary way with clinical professionals to ensure best outcomes for children
- Is ambitious for every child and committed to removing barriers to achievement
- Has a strong understanding of SEND, inclusion and adaptive teaching.
- Understands how curriculum, teaching and assessment work together to improve children's outcomes.
- Has high expectations while understanding the importance of inclusion, wellbeing and positive relationships.
- Can inspire, motivate, challenge and develop others.
- Is confident in supporting and developing subject and middle leaders.
- Can build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
- Is reflective, organised and able to make thoughtful, evidence-informed decisions.
- Is positive, resilient and solution-focused.
- Is willing to be highly visible and actively involved in the everyday life of the school
- Has the ambition and potential to continue developing as a senior leader.
- Has a good understanding and experience of safeguarding practice Ideally, you will hold the National Award for SEN Coordination or NPQ for SENCO, or be willing to undertake the appropriate qualification where required,
- language and social communication
- social emotional
- sensory integration and processing
- co-existing difficulties associated with ASD such as ADHD
- heightened anxiety
- selective mutism
- self-harm
- dyslexia
- dyspraxia
- may have areas of significant cognitive difference (MLD/LD needs)
- Entry Level 1 upwards
- can develop adaptive behaviour skills
- commination needs: - 1. The capacity to engage in communication and develop skills 2. capacity to understand one step instructions and develop the ability to follow the instruction 3. joining words and ideas. Convey messages, comment and describe asks who what and where questions
We are seeking an experienced, committed, child centred practitioner to join our dedicated team at Southlands School!,
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/deputy-head-of-education-sendco-127752080