Director of SEND

We are seeking an outstanding individual to provide strategic development of the school's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision and oversee the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEND student achievement and ensuring they access appropriate destinations Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure that the school meets all its legal obligations under the most recent version of the SEND Code of Practice
• Contribute effectively to the development of a positive and ambitious ethos in which all students have access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum and can fulfil their potential
• Review and update the SEND Policy regularly, working with the SLT and SEND link governor
• Self-Evaluate SEND practice across the curriculum through robust audit tools
  
  Qualified Teacher Status in the UK
• Established and evidenced practice with children with a variety of SEND
• An excellent knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners
  
  Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a vibrant, caring school serving the community. Every student is welcomed, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential and every student has opportunities and experiences to ensure their schooling is fulfilling and enjoyable.
At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we believe in partnerships between students, staff and the home. We believe in responsibility, ambition and commitment, where no challenge is too great and where great futures are nurtured. Our goal is for every student to be proud of their efforts and achievement and for every parent and carer to be proud of their child, school and community. Our pledge is to work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence. Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.


• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.