Job Description

Barnwood Park School is a brand new independent special school in Gloucester for young people aged 5 to 16 with Autism, or similar SEND, and social, emotional and mental health needs around their diagnosis. This includes high levels of anxiety, trauma and self-harm. We provide support for those where mainstream education has not been suitable and for those that may be considered as EBSA/EBSNA (emotional based school avoidance or non-attendance).

A great deal of care has been taken to ensure the school provides a nurturing, therapeutic, and stimulating environment adapted to the individual needs of our pupils so they feel safe, secure, and valued at all times. Barnwood Park School uses a trauma informed approach in all aspects of school life.

We offer a full academic pathway underpinned by vocational programmes, entry level qualifications and Functional Skills up to GCSE Level and pride ourselves on providing a bespoke, personalised curriculum for all of our learners, including a full therapy offer. As part of our wider curriculum offer, we provide opportunities for our pupils to engage in a variety of practical and off-site activities to promote independence and develop their life skills.

The SENCO, under the direction of the Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher/SENCO, will:

Support the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school

Share the responsibility for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy whilst establishing and maintaining a unified approach to the SEND provision across the school

Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and carers, and other agencies

Have a strategic oversight for the provision of students with medical needs

Maintain and enhance the culture that is both supportive and aspirational, ensuring barriers to learning are removed and the needs of SEND students are met, helping them to achieve

Ensuring the school meets the statutory provision according to the SEND Code of Practice (2015)

Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher modelling excellent practice and meet the expectations of the Teacher Standards

Support the school in its commitment to supporting the SEND community and local community.

We offer:
- Clear pay progression and professional development structure with support
- A range of development opportunities
- A full CPD programme
- Perkbox - for online discounts, rewards, health insurance, cycle to work scheme, free coffee and much more.
- Staff recognition awards
- Wellbeing and team days
- Company pension scheme
- A work environment which promotes kindness, respect, and safety.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on students' lives through education, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role at The Willows School.

APPLICATION:
For more information and a recruitment pack please contact HR@rests-sen.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 43,607.00-47,338.00 per year

Work Location: In person