Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

Job title:

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

Company

Lancashire County Council

Job description

LocationALL HALLOWS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, PENWORTHAM
Crabtree Avenue , Off Central Drive , Penwortham , Preston , PR1 0LN
Tel: 01772 746121
School website:
Roll: 912InformationAll Hallows Catholic High School is a flourishing, high achieving and oversubscribed 11-16 high school. It is well known for its high standards of pupil behaviour and academic success. It is a popular choice for families in the local community each year and has a roll of 912. The February 2023 OFSTED Inspection reported: This is an outstanding school and awarded an Outstanding Grade in every category. In addition, the school was also awarded an Outstanding Grade in its Catholic School Inspection conducted by the Archdiocese of Liverpool in January 2025. “Staff and students fully understand the mission statement of ‘growing together in the spirit of Christ’s love’ and use it as an inspiration and guide in their daily lives.”Required for September 2025, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic and well-qualified SENCO. The successful candidate will join an effective, cohesive and high-quality SEN department, which has an outstanding report from OFSTED, and which contributes significantly to the wider life of the school.The successful applicant will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.Applications on a CES application form should be marked for the attention of Mrs A Cooper and received by noon on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.Interviews will take place on the week commencing 28th April 2025.Supporting statements, should be no more than two sides of A4, address your suitability for the post and detail the ways in which you would contribute to the future development of the SEN department at All Hallows Catholic High School.Job description and person specification are available to download from the school website www.allhallows.lancs.sch.uk
Please return completed applications to the Headteacher’s PA at lto@allhallows.lancs.sch.ukEssential Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status

• Degree

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in SEND

Essential Experience

• Qualified Teacher who has undertaken appropriate training and has the necessary knowledge to undertake the duties of the post

• The ability to develop SEND strategies for supporting pupils’ individual needs in and beyond the classroom

• A sound knowledge of SEND and its impact on the learning and young people

• Understanding of SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice 2015

Desirable Experience

• Management experience

• Experience of teaching in a Catholic school

Proposed Interview Date:28/04/2025For an informal discussion please contact: Please contact Mrs Topping for more information – LTO@allhallows.lancs.sch.ukApplication forms and further details are available from/returnable toApplication form attached.
Please return completed applications electronically to: Mrs Topping – LTO@allhallows.lancs.sch.uk.Apply for jobWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Expected salary

Location

Penwortham, Lancashire

Job date

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:52:20 GMT

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