Lead SENDCO with SLT responsibilities

Job Description

INTRODUCTION

· This job description should be read in conjunction with the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document and the provisions of the document will apply.

· The performance of all the duties and responsibilities shown below will be under the reasonable direction of the headteacher.

JOB PURPOSE

· To play a leading role in raising standards throughout the school.

· To take a strategic role in School Improvement and a leading role in improving the provision provided to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

· To play a senior leader role within the school and work closely with other members of the Leadership Team.

· To deploy Leaning Support Assistants in line with SEND need across the school.

· To contribute to the recruitment, selection, appointment and professional development of Learning Support Assistants.

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.