SENDCO

Full Job Description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:   SENCo

Location:   Benton House School, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7XE

Salary:       Up to £42,200 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)

Hours:       37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SENCo to join our new Acorn Education School, Benton House School in Benton,Newcastle upon Tyne.

About the role

The SENCO will be responsible for the implementation of Benton House School’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy, including oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising all students’ attainment and achievement. 

In addition to agreed responsibilities as a member of the SENCo and any reasonable direction from the Headteacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team you will:

Some of your duties will include:

• Take the lead in assessments of children with SEN including their strengths and weaknesses, including baseline assessments and bi-annual re-testing.
• Take the lead in statutory annual reviews and any administrative duties associated with this.
• Keep appropriate records which are regularly reviewed and monitored.
• Work with the Clinical Lead to ensure young people receive the appropriate clinical provision either as listed in their EHCP or on an emerging need basis.
• Liaise with colleagues and the Leadership Team as appropriate.
• Encourage all members of staff to recognise and fulfil their statutory responsibilities with regard to SEN.
• The SENCo will be trained as per school procedure and will be report to the DSL on matters of safeguarding.

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status with experience of being a leader in SEN
• SENDCO qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence

About us

Benton House School is a brand-new SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH. It is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Newcastle.

Benton House School will have capacity for 60 pupils ages 5-14 years old.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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