Connex - North East
SEN Leader Teacher
Hartlepool
MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (Dependent on experience)
About the Role:
Connex Education are seeking an exceptional SEN Lead Teacher to join our dedicated team at our thriving secondary school in Hartlepool. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
As SEN Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for leading and developing our inclusive provision, ensuring all pupils with SEND receive the highest quality education and support to reach their full potential.
About the School/Organisation:
Core Vision and Mission: The school’s guiding principle is that all students excel within the provision and leave with their life chances improved. Their fundamental commitment is that they will support all young people to succeed in their lives and will not give up on any young person.
The school is a specialist provision focused on supporting young people who may have experienced challenges in mainstream education, with a strong emphasis on not giving up on any student and working collaboratively to improve their life outcomes.
Assignment Details:
- Lead and manage the SEN department, including Teaching Assistants and support staff
- Develop and implement strategies to support pupils with a wide range of SEND
- Coordinate Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and annual reviews
- Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies including educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and social services
- Provide training and guidance to teaching staff on SEND best practice
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of SEND pupils across all key stages
- Maintain accurate records and data analysis for SEND provision
- Manage the SEN budget and resources effectively
- Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation
In return, Connex Education Partnership will offer you:
- Pay to scale policy
- PAYE paid weekly
- Free access to our accredited CPD platform
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
- Progression opportunities
- Dedicated consultant to support you whenever needed
As a successful SEND Teacher with Connex Education Partnership, you will possess:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Proven experience teaching pupils with SEND
- National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or willingness to undertake training
- Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and the Code of Practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding
- Previous experience in a leadership role within SEND
- Experience working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions, ADHD, and other complex needs
- Knowledge of assistive technology and resources
- Experience of managing budgets and staff
If you are interested or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with hundreds of local schools, please apply today!
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is determined on qualification and experience.
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