SENDCo

About the Role

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School is looking for an experienced SENDCo to work at our wonderful “glittering” school in the heart of Dulwich Village, South London. We are looking for an empathetic individual who has a passion for working with children with special educational needs and is committed to making a difference to their everyday experiences and life chances.

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As a member of our Senior Management Team, you will provide excellent leadership of SEND to ensure we continue to deliver the highest quality of teaching, range of opportunities, and standards of achievement for our SEND pupils. This is a full time, non-class based role.

What skills and experience we're looking for

4 years or more qualified teacher experience (primary)
The National Award for SEN Co-ordination, or working towards qualification
Experience of working with children with Special Needs
Thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
The ability to work successfully as a part of a team
The ability to lead staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEND pupils
The ability to support and overview the work of teaching assistants working with SEND children
The ability to work with pupils with a range of different abilities and needs - SEND, LAC, PP, EAL, Mental Health
Excellent management and organisational skills
A creative, innovative and proactive approach to learning, and an ability to bring their own unique interventions and ideas to our enthusiastic and hardworking team
Excellent communication skills in order to liaise with colleagues, parents/carers, the Local Authority and a variety of external agencies

What the school offers its staff

Amazing children to teach and supportive colleagues
An exciting curriculum and ‘offer’ that reflects our culturally diverse community
Great specialist spaces and terrific resources
Supportive colleagues and a Leadership Team who respect work/life balance
A range of excellent career opportunities, activities and support, that comes from working at a school, part of The Charter Schools Educational Trust

Further details about the role

How to apply

Please visit our website for a full application pack. [www.dulwichhamletjuniorschool.org.uk](www.dulwichhamletjuniorschool.org.uk) Apply by application form only - returned to sroberts23.210@lgflmail.org

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

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We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

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The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.