Director of the SEND Faculty (SENCO)

Purpose

To lead the development of teaching and learning for SEND students across the school To have overall responsibility for determining the strategic vision and development of SEND provision across the school • To have day-to-day responsibility for the coordination of SEND provision to support individual pupils Monitor, evaluate and review the curriculum delivered to pupils ensuring it meets their needs, deepens their learning and leads to outstanding outcomes To inspire and engage staff and pupils in the vision for the school Leading Achievement Be accountable for outcomes for SEND students across the school Line manage teaching assistants holding them to account for effectiveness by providing challenge and support • Ensure effective strategies are in place to enable all pupils to make good progress Track SEND student achievement regularly across the school, transforming data into action Lead on intervention for SEND students ensuring all groups of pupils make good progress Leading Curriculum Quality assure the curriculum offer for SEND students ensuring it is fit for purpose Ensure best practice is researched and shared in relation to highly effective SEND curricula Leading Teaching and Learning To articulate and secure high expectations for yourself and all staff for quality teaching and learning for SEND students • To role model effective practices with regard to planning to meet the needs of all learners, delivery of engaging lessons, frequent and accurate assessment and feedback, and intervention To line manage and appraise all members of the SEND team to ensure that the quality of provision is routinely monitored by various means Leading School Ethos and Culture Ensure that the school’s vision is clearly and effectively articulated, shared and acted upon by all members who teach SEND students Promote the school’s ethos and culture to the broader community Developing self and working with others Treat pupils, staff and parents fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive school culture Celebrate the achievements of individuals and the SEND faculty Manage own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work/life balance Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibilities for own personal development Engage in research around current educational initiatives including government policies in areas commensurate with the post Securing Accountability Develop a faculty ethos which enables everyone to work collaboratively, share knowledge and understanding, celebrate success and accept responsibility for outcomes Ensure individual staff accountabilities are clearly defined, understood, agreed and are subject to rigorous review and evaluation Provide the Headteacher and Governing Board with key information required as part of a line management process • Make a significant contribution to f