SENCO - Corvedale CE Primary School

Corvedale Church of England (Aided) Primary School & Nursery Job Description - SENCo Conditions of service are those specified by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All support staff posts are subject to the Asylum and Immigration requirements. Role Overview Responsible to: Headteacher Purpose of the job: The SENCo is required to carry out the duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the School Teachers' Pay & Conditions Document and the Teachers' Standards. Overall responsibility: • To lead, manage, develop and maintain high quality SEND provision which enables quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils To model effective teaching, to coach and train colleagues and to teach across the school To keep all aspects of paperwork including records and policies, up-to-date and actioned, as appropriate • • Key Accountabilities Strategic direction and development of SEND provision in the school: • • • Devise and promote plans to ensure the needs of pupils with SEND are met and that 
they are reflected in the school Contribute to a positive ethos in which all pupils have access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEND pupils improvement plan • Regularly monitor progress against targets for pupils with SEND from teachers' plans, evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning by work analysis and use these analyses to guide future improvements • Analyse and interpret relevant school, local and national information relating to pupils with SEN and advise the head • teacher on the level of resources required to maximise achievement Liaise with staff, parents, external agencies and other schools to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of educational provision for pupils with SEN • Develop partnerships with parents to ensure that their views are considered and acted upon appropriately • Ensure that pupils with SEND are enabled to share their views and that these are acted upon appropriately Support the identification of, and disseminate the most effective teaching approaches for pupils with SEN Collect and interpret specialist assessment data on SEND to inform practice Teaching and learning: • • • Work with pupils, class teacher and key stage managers to ensure realistic and challenging expectations of pupils with SEND • Monitor the use of resources, teaching activities and target setting and develop and maintain a recording system for progress of pupils with SEND Leading and managing staff: • Achieve constructive working relationships and establish opportunities for the SENCO, support assistants and other teachers to review the needs, progress and targets of pupils with SEND Provide regular information to the Headteacher and governors on the effectiveness of SEND provision and outcomes • • Advise and contribute to all aspects of SEND training to ensure the professional development of staff Parents and the community: • • Work with parents and families who have a child with SEN offering support and guidance • Encourage parents to participate in the life of the school in a variety of ways Play a full part in the life of the school community Managing own performance and development: • Demonstrate resilience and resourcefulness • • Take responsibility for own professional development Participate in the school's appraisal and professional development scheme, ensuring that objectives are set and met within the agreed timescale Think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve problems and identify opportunities • Use of resources: • Identify appropriate resources to promote and support the achievements of SEND children and ensure they are used efficiently, effectively and safely • Oversee and monitor appropriate budget allocations in liaison with the Headteacher and School Governors General requirements: • Undertake any professional duties commensurate with the grade of the post, reasonably delegated to him/her by the • Headteacher Show commitment to the school, its inclusive ethos and equal opportunities for all in the school community, opposing strongly any form of discrimination Job Description and Personal Specification agreed by... Post holder: __________________________________ Signed: __________________________________ Date: __________________________________ Line manager: __________________________________ Signed: __________________________________ Date: __________________________________