SENCO

Looking for a leadership role supporting children with

special educational needs and disabilities?

Maritime Academy are excited to announce an opening for a

SENCo to join the Leadership Team at our state-of-the-art academy. As our

SENCo you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our SEND provision,

ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full

potential. You will hold (or will be willing to obtain) the National

Award for SEN Coordination and have a strong understanding of SEND legislation

and best practice.

About the Role

Working under the direction of the Senior Vice

Principal for Inclusion you will:

Determine

and lead the strategic development of our SEND policy and provision,

ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of our students.

Collaborate

with the Senior Leadership Team and staff to ensure the best possible

outcomes for students with SEND.

Take

responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy,

coordinating tailored support for individual students with special

educational needs or disabilities.

Provide

professional guidance to colleagues, and work closely with staff,

parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to

SEND support.

Ensure

that we are fully compliant with the SEND Code of Practice and deliver the

highest standards of SEND provision.

Act

as the Designated Teacher for Children in Care (CiC) and previous Children

in Care, ensuring their educational needs are met and their progress is

tracked.

We would love to hear from you if you are a qualified

teacher with a passion for supporting students with SEND, and possess strong

leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues,

parents/carers and external professionals.