SENCO – Independent Sixth Form

Location: Cambridge
Start Date: September 2020
Timetable: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent

Our client, an independent sixth form in Cambridge, is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced SENCO to join their high achieving, well-regarded institution.

The sixth form is part of a wider group of independent schools that caters to a mix of local and international students. Academic achievement is well above average and many students go on to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities in the UK and leading universities around the world. As well as KS5, the college also tutors undergraduate and foundation level students as well as Pre-U.

Currently, the college requires an outstanding SENCO to ensure the smooth running of the SEN department. The SENCO will orchestrate SEN provision throughout the school liaising with members of the SLT. Specific experience of SENCO work in a mainstream school setting. Ideally, the incoming SENCO candidate will be experienced with Assessment and Access arrangements for pupils with SpLD and ASD. It is desired that the incoming SENCO will have a level 7 qualification at least. Further, it is hoped that an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) or an equivalent qualification that encompasses this area of expertise is also required. As well as working closely with students, sometimes in small groups or on a 1:1 basis, the role will require coordinating members of staff on best practice with regards to SEN. The SENCO will be joining a fun-loving and committed staff team that is part of a high performing, established school.

Salary will be on the school’s own generous scale and be dependent on experience and skill set.

If you do have the relevant requirements and would like to be considered for this opportunity please send through your CV, or call Phil at Connaught for more information.

Connaught Education – The Independent Schools Specialist

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.