SENDCo Leader

We’re looking for an organised, proactive, strategic leader and fully qualified teacher ready to step into leadership as our SENDCo. You’ll lead inclusive practice across the school, coordinate SEND provision, and work with staff and families to ensure every learner receives the support they need to succeed. Job Title: SENDCo Leader Location: Ellis Guilford School Salary: L8-L12 (£61,532 - £67,897) Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Leadership About Our School: The Ellis Guilford School is a thriving, larger than average inner-city Secondary School with a clear mission ‘to ensure that the children attending our school have a better chance of success than if they attended any other school’. We deliver a broad curriculum, including emphasis on the creative subjects, to support our children to become confident, independent and balanced individuals, allowing them to excel. Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023, Ellis Guilford School is at an extremely exciting point in its development journey. We’re striving for ‘EGScellence’ in all that we do! About the Inclusion/SEND Team: Inclusion at Ellis Guilford School underpins everything. Our core SEND team includes our SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo, Assistant SENDCo, Director of Inclusion, teaching assistants, pastoral support officers. We have a number of specialist provisions in school including our Re-Integrate Centre and our INTEX provision. We have recently introduced a newly created SEMH provision alongside a Forest School provision. Our whole inclusion team work to support and promote an inclusive culture throughout the school and to put appropriate measures in place to enable all children to overcome barriers to learning. We prioritise professional development for our staff and make an ongoing commitment to this. Our collaborative approach aims to enhance SEND provision, working closely with the pastoral and inclusion team to coordinate support across the school. About You: We are l