SENDco and and Designated Safeguarding Lead

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is looking to

appoint an enthusiastic and suitably

qualified SENDCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead to join our teaching team. Informal visits are recommended. To arrange a

visit please contact Jo Knapp via e-mail j.knapp@theforgetrust.co.uk to

arrange a mutually convenient time.

Ø Check (alongside SLT) on provision of pupils with SEND to ensure that

progress for SEND pupils is maximised.

Ø Ensure school carries out its statutory responsibilities in relation to

children with EHC Plans.

Ø Support all staff and provide CPD so that they have a good understanding

of SEND.

Ø Analyse and interpret relevant school, local, trust and national data

for SEND.

Ø Liaise with staff, parents, external agencies and other schools to

coordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of

provision with the aim for SEND children to be as independent as possible.

Ø Being a Key member of the

Safeguarding Team.

Ø To identify and work with

vulnerable pupils to overcome their barriers to learning.

Ø To respond appropriately to complex

and difficult situations including safeguarding issues.

Ø To work with other school

professionals to promote the inclusion and achievement of all pupils within the

school.

Ø To work with other lead

professionals within the safeguarding team to ensure that the appropriate

procedures are followed in accordance with `Keeping Children Safe in Education`

legislation.

Ø To keep abreast of the relevant

legislation particularly with regards to safeguarding.

Ø To develop constructive and

professional relationships with external agencies. including the multi‐ agency teams, police, health and

social services.

Ø To attend ICPC, RCPC, TAF and Core group meetings.

In addition to the duties specified, you may be

asked to undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within

the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting

the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all

staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of

satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All

pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in

Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all,

irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual

orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence

of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part

of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to

provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.