Website Kenton School
Post: Head of Faculty of Learning Support/SENCO
Salary Range: M/UPR: £31,650 to £49,084 plus TLR1c £14,290 pa
Location: Kenton School, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3RU
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing date: Noon 28th November 2024
Interview Date: 5th December 2024
At Kenton we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally and our strong and committed team share our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.
We are seeking applications for a Head of Department/ SENCO to join our Learning Support team. The successful candidate would be expected to co-ordinate the provision for students with SEND and oversee the day to operation of the school’s SEND policies. The right candidate will ensure high quality teaching and effective use of resources to ensure that SEND students achieve their potential.
If you are the person we are looking for you will possess the ability to work effectively with all students, engaging them through exciting yet challenging lessons and embedding a culture of positive behaviour for learning. You will possess the ability to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and take appropriate action when required. And, most importantly, you will be committed to our school ethos of ‘all different, all equal,’ instilling high expectations in all our students.
In return we offer:
- Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work.
- Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site.
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19, in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff.
How to apply
If you feel you have the experience, skills and attributes to succeed as part of our team, please download an application form (see below) and return it to [email protected]
Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.
