Teesdale School and Sixth Form are a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a SENCO to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will share their genuine love of support and teaching and learning with their passion for their subject. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a close and talented team who together, ensure students receive excellence every day.
We have 700 children across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Post-16. Our small size means that you can really get to know your students; know who they are; their aspirations, ideas, talents and dreams, bringing out the best in them, helping to champion their ambitions and giving them a great start in life. Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence.
Teesdale School and Sixth Form was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2019.
Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are committed to:
- A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students.
- A positive and caring ethos.
- An excellent learning environment and resources.
- A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
The successful candidate will:
- contribute to leading the strategic direction and development of student support within the school
- drive forward the continuing quality of support within teaching and learning to ensure positive life chances for our students
- contribute to the managing of staff
- have a passion for supporting students with additional needs
- have the vision and determination to lead student support to ensure all our students receive excellence every day
- have excellent IT skills
- be proactive and self-motivated
- have a flexible approach to work.
Deadline: Thursday 19th May 2022, 9am
Interviews: Week commencing 23rd May 2022
How to apply:
Application packs can be downloaded from our website.
Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned by email with application forms to [email protected] or by post to Tracy Tuck, PA to the Leadership Team, Teesdale School, Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8HH. Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.