Outcomes First Group Hiring for Special Educational Needs Leader Job at Wakefield, England Full Time

Job title: Special Educational Needs Leader

Location: Meadowcroft – The Gallery, Wakefield

Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Do you want to be part of and take a lead role as Special Educational Needs Leader?

About the role

The ideal candidate will take on managing the day-to-day responsibility of the SENCo team to provide guidance of SEN teaching to maintain and increase the quality of teaching.

Working with the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for organising and running the EHCP reviews for all pupils, for delivering PSHE lessons and for developing the staff team’s understanding of SEN and how to get the most for our pupils.

Play a major role under the overall direction of SLT in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan and the aims and objectives of the school by:

• Establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved
• Leading and managing staff and resources to that end
• Monitoring progress towards their achievement

About us

Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 19, catering for children with a wide range of needs across 3 sites in Wakefield. Our dedicated teamwork together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils

Acorn Education & Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable children 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.

Why join us?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. Our benefits package includes free parking, shopping discounts and cashback via our ‘Rewards Hub’, and access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more as part of our ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ programme.

As well as opportunities for internal promotion, you will have access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development to help pursue your own personal goals. We also offer accredited training programmes including Diplomas and NVQs, supplemented by ongoing learning opportunities.

Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference.

Acorn Education and Care is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS.

Reference ID: 157852

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £33,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No