Full time, Permanent SENDCO

NORTH LAKES SCHOOL

HUNTLEY AVENUE, PENRITH, CUMBRIA, CA11 8NU

Numbers on roll: 191

Headteacher: Mrs Nicole Spibey

Applicants are sought for the post of: SENDCO - FULL TIME & PERMANENT CONTRACT

Salary: MPS/UPS (plus SEND allowance).

Due to the retirement of our current SENDCO, we are recruiting for a new passionate and committed SENDCO to join our leadership team at North Lakes School.

As our new SENDCO, your responsibilities will include:

· Leading SEND across school.

· Holding the position of Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead.

· Working as part of the school's Senior leadership Team.

· Line Manager for Teaching Assistants and Well-being Team.

· Working as part of a team to plan for children in the Resource Provision and staff delivering interventions to children with SEMH.

· Liaising with the Virtual School when appropriate.

· Taking lead of medical needs across school.

· Work with our pastoral team to engage families with positive behaviour and attendance.

· Although there is no class teaching commitment with the post, reflective of our staff structure moving forward and as a consequence of staff absence, providing flexible cover on occasion for class teachers will form part of this role.

The post is available from 1st September 2024.

North Lakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Enhanced DBS clearance is necessary before any candidate may take up a post.

Applicants must be suitably qualified, with QTS and NASENCo qualification.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th May at 12:00pm

Shortlisting: Thursday 16th May. Successful Candidates will be notified no later than 12noon on Friday 17th May.

Interviews will take place: Monday 20th May, 2024.

For further details simply visit www.northlakes.cumbria.sch.uk/join-our-team.

Applicants must complete the Westmorland and Furness Council application form and provide a hand written covering letter.

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school on or emailing the school at admin@northlakes.cumbria.sch.uk