Senior Leader Of Inclusion: Senco & Literacy

Working With Us

Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens.

The foundations of achieving our vision are:

• Outstanding curriculum, with outstanding quality and breadth of education
• Exceptional teachers who support students' passion for learning with the tools for success for every individual
• Relationships, routines and recognition that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour both within Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and in our local community
• Post-16 excellence with a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leaders
• Arts and sports specialisms that embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance

Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.

From its origins as the first city academy, the exceptional education we provide takes advantage of the opportunities offered by our privileged location and facilities in the most vibrant, multi-cultural city in the world. The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Principal in achieving the strategic objectives and operational management of the Academy
• Strategic oversight of and responsibility for SEND and literacy across the school
• Ensuring that the Academy is compliant with the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and other statutory requirements
• Working as part of the SLT to ensure an ethos of Inclusion and a culture of high aspirations for students with SEND
• Working as part of the SLT to ensure the implementation of SEND and literacy policies
• Maintaining the Academy’s SEND register
• The accurate identification of SEND across the Academy, ensuring a rigorous and thorough assessment process, including assessing literacy levels
• Coordinating testing and paperwork for access arrangements
• Embedding and monitoring Quality First Teaching across the Academy
• The Academy SEND and literacy provision, ensuring high quality targeted interventions enabling students with SEND to make better progress
• Providing a programme of professional development with regard to SEND and literacy
• Tracking the progress of students with SEND, using a wide range of Academy data to identify and overcome barriers to learning
• Deploying staff and resources according to the needs of students
• Planning, monitoring and reviewing the intent, implementation and impact of literacy policies and practices
• Leading the literacy curriculum including ’daily DEAR’ (Drop Everything and Read)
• Leading staff development of literacy skills and whole school curriculum development of literacy

What We are Looking For

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A good Honours degree
• Hold a postgraduate teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent)
• NASENCO qualification or the necessary experience and willingness to undertake the new NPQ for SENDCOs immediately.
• SEN experience in a secondary school
• Evidence of successful teaching experience
• Evidence of pastoral experience
• Experience of writing department self-evaluation
• Experience of lesson observations and giving feedback
• Experience of improvement planning
• Experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
• Experience of contributing to curriculum and quality of teaching & learning
• Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents and staff to build consensus support and capacity
• Proven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standards
• A track record of success in leadership and management

Applying for this Position

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.