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College SENDCo

Rendcomb

Deadline for applications: Sunday, 3rd November 2024
Interview date: Thursday, 7th November 2024
Hours: Full Time, term time only

The Role
We are seeking a Special Educational Needs Lead for pupils aged 3-18, who is resourceful, resilient and creative, but above all cares about the needs of the individual. We welcome staff who are willing to be part of our well-established, enthusiastic team who will work tirelessly together to continue to make Rendcomb a place where children thrive, whatever their learning difference. This is not just about teaching academic subjects, it is about educating the whole child, within a homely atmosphere, equipping them for their future career pathways.

The Person
A kind and caring personality with the drive to ensure that pupils with additional needs are equipped with the strategies in order to thrive and be successful at Rendcomb.

The Department
Learning Development is set within a cottage, attached to the Sixth Form Centre at Rendcomb College. It has a garden and kitchen, where pupils regularly take responsibility for looking after the outdoor area, in addition to baking during activities. There are two full-time specialist teachers and two part time teachers who teach across the age groups from 3-18 years of age. IT forms an important part of the department, with pupils using assistive technology working on Microsoft Teams and other software.

Person Specification
• PGCE and Qualified teacher status with a specialization in special education (Dyslexia) including at
least a Level 7/Post graduate qualification in assessment with current knowledge of Examination Access Arrangements Online
• Excellent knowledge of assistive technology
• A minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience

• Proven experience in working with students with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and high functioning Autism.

• Experience of teaching 1:1 pupils with additional needs across the curriculum

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of best practices in inclusive education
• Experience of both Primary and Senior Curriculum will be an advantage

Department Management

To give a decisive lead to the College SEN provision and impart direction and drive

To set clear expectations about professional conduct and working relationships among department staff, ensuring effective delegation of responsibilities and tasks

To support the appraisal of SEN staff in line with school policy and use the process to develop the personal and professional effectiveness of staff

To ensure that all SEN staff receive continuous professional development by agreeing professional

development targets and by putting in place appropriate training and support

To ensure that the Departmental Development Plan includes training needs of the year and that these are communicated to Deputy Head Academic

To ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place to induct new SEN staff to the department

To play an active role in the selection of new Departmental Staff

To attend, and play an active role in, Heads of Department meetings and at SMT Meetings

Teaching and Learning
• Demonstrate significant knowledge and understanding of curriculum across the key stages
• Demonstrate an extensive knowledge and well-informed understanding of the assessment requirements and arrangements for the subjects/curriculum areas, with sound understanding of current Examination Access Arrangements Online
• Work to ensure that all pupils achieve their academic potential and personal development in and out of the classroom
• Plan and deliver well-organised, challenging and inspiring lessons
• Demonstrate an extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies
• Be flexible, creative and adept at designing learning within lessons and across lessons that is effective and consistently well-matched to learning objectives and the needs of learners
• To monitor reports for SEN pupils
• To establish and maintain a positive learning environment by regular monitoring and evaluation of the work of SEN staff and pupils
• To attend open days
• Attend evening functions where required
• To build links with Feeder Schools, especially with the SENDCOs
• To provide information to prospective parents and meet with them prior to entry testing where required
• To keep up-to-date with CPD issues for the whole staff
• To liaise with Departments regarding the provision of SEND strategies to support the School’s inclusive approach
• To liaise with all pastoral staff through the Deputy Head Pastoral
• To ensure students with Statements and EHCPs are fully included within the life of the school

• To write and keep under review the Development Plan which sets out the priorities for the long-term development and resourcing of the subject.

• To evaluate the SEN students’ academic results on an annual basis, drawing on a range of prior attainment data to assess pupil progress
• To use data to analyse pupil's potential, to support the setting of challenging targets for them and to provide the support necessary for their achievement
• To stay alert to development within the field of SEND and to advise SLT where necessary
• To provide guidance and training of department staff on effective teaching and learning methods which take account of pupils' learning preferences and their individual learning needs.

Marking and assessment
• Demonstrate effective assessment, monitoring and recording strategies, set challenging learning objectives and monitor learners’ progress and levels of attainment
• Provide pupils and parents/guardians with timely, accurate and constructive feedback on progress and areas for development
• Create Individual Learning Strategies(ILS), My Profile/My Plan and My Plan Plus where necessary with due regard to the SEN Code of Practice
• Make applications to the Joint Council for Qualifications for Access Arrangements in line with guidelines, following assessment

Other
• Contribute significantly, where appropriate, to implementing departmental and workplace policies and practice
• Contribute to the professional development of colleagues through coaching and mentoring, demonstrating effective practice, and providing advice and feedback
• Promote collaboration and work effectively as a team member
• Support enrichment and outreach programmes for the department
• Be part of the Senior Management Team attending weekly meetings
• Monitor the Academic Reviews across the Key stages
• Work with the Admissions Team to ensure that pupils applying for places can thrive at Rendcomb and feedback in formation in a timely manner
• Manage the budget for the Learning Development Department across both Junior and Senior Schools
• Manage the recharges for lessons within the department across both Junior and Senior Schools
• Diagnostically assess pupils, or create referrals when necessary to outside agencies
• Manage EHCP process and Annual Reviews
• Manage the financial provision mapping of EHCPs
• Update and manage the policies of the department, including the necessary policies for Access Arrangements online
• Manage the provision for pupils on the SEN register in examinations both internal and external
• Regularly update iSAMs, with a working knowledge of the SEN register
• Create the timetable for the Learning Development Department

Our Mission
Our mission is to develop thoughtful, adventurous and ambitious life-long learners with the confidence, character and skills to succeed in the ever-changing world after school. Our pupils have the freedom to experience, explore and enquire about the world around them. We aim to encourage independence and inclusivity in a safe, caring community and magnificent natural environment.

Our Values
Thoughtful –Rendcombians test the status quo and are encouraged to employ critical  thinking. They are kind and empathetic towards all people, and are proud to celebrate their differences and individual traits. Through service, they connect to others, enabling individual and societal change for good.

Adventurous - Rendcombians are courageous.
They embrace the adventure of school life, challenging themselves to broaden their experiences, and are brave in standing up for what is right. They enjoy being creative in their approach, seeking new ways to solve problems, and continually learn from trying.

Ambitious - Rendcombians are actively curious about the world around them and love to learn.
They aspire to succeed through perseverance, whilst not being afraid to make mistakes.
They seek to be the best version of themselves they can be.

The School
Rendcomb College is a successful co-educational HMC day and boarding school in the Cotswolds and this is a wonderful opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational candidate to join the College at an exciting time of change. We were shortlisted for 2 awards at the TES Independent School Awards 2021, namely the prestigious Boarding School of the Year award and also the Community Initiative of the Year award. Last year the College was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and achieved ‘excellent’ in both pupils’ personal development and pupils' academic development and achievement.

Rendcomb College was founded in 1920 by Frederick Noel Hamilton Wills, whose family have maintained an active part of the school including significant financial endowment and governance.
We maintain a vision and ethos that remains true to Wills’ original values of providing an inclusive and broad-ranging education for our pupils. Rendcomb has evolved, developed and grown over the years and is now a thriving co-educational day and boarding School for 3-18 year olds totalling some 400 pupils.

The College owns some 200 acres of land including the Deer Park and the “Wilderness” which is home to our Forest School and an integral part of our Outdoor Education provision in the Junior School. The College’s ten acres of pitches benefit from far-reaching and astounding views. An open air swimming pool lies next to the College buildings. The school boasts four new hard surface tennis courts, gym, all weather astro-turf and sports hall; all of these facilities are used by Junior and Senior School pupils. Recent whole college developments include a state of the art Performing Arts Centre at the heart of the campus, new 6th Form Centre and Junior Day and Boarding House.

All staff are expected to
• Develop and maintain professional, productive relationships with all members of staff within the School

• Commit to professional development through participation in the School’s CPD events and training appropriate to the job role
• Comply with and promote the School’s Safeguarding (including Prevent), Data Protection and Health and Safety policies and procedures and to undertake training as and when necessary
• Work towards and support the school vision and ethos
• Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding pupils
• Work within the school’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors
• Be aware and support equality, diversity and inclusivity and demonstrate these principles in all aspects of work
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required that are related to the job from time to time

All staff attend Open Days, Taster Days and other College events as well as training and INSET days and are expected to engage with their own Continued Professional Development.

Boarding duties in the evening may be available and are separately remunerated.

Variation to this Job Description
This is a description of the job as it is at present, and is current at the date of issue. The job description will be renewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be performed. This process would be conducted through consultation. You are expected to participate fully in the College’s programme of Professional Development and Review (PDR).

Click on Apply Now to apply for this role and for any queries relating to this vacancy, please be in touch with the contact listed to the right of this page.

Please read this in conjunction with the HEAD OF DEPARTMENT job description, which you will find on our website after clicking on Apply Now.

Disclosure
Rendcomb College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Rendcomb College is an equal opportunities employer

Full details and an Employment Application Form can be found on our website by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 3rd November 2024

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