About our school
St Paul’s Girls’ School is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 11-18, with approximately 780 students. It is an extraordinary school, offering a classical yet forward-thinking education, rooted in a love of academic discovery and enriched by a broad co-curricular programme, nurturing wellbeing provision and a strong commitment to partnerships and community initiatives. Aspirations and achievements go well beyond what one would normally expect from a school, making St Paul’s an exciting, lively, and stimulating place in which to work.
The Post
St Paul’s Girls’ School are looking to appoint a Head of Learning Support and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo). The post combines operational, monitoring, and strategic development roles to oversee and contribute to the current values of the school:
1. To promote SEND student voices.
2. To develop staff confidence and skills in teaching SEND students.
3. To develop students' skills re: learning to access teaching and learning.
4. To develop the school community’s awareness and understanding of SENDs
5. To communicate effectively with parents and external specialists.
6. To support SEND students through key transitions e.g. Year7, Year 12, and university.
Apply
To apply, please complete and submit the online job application, ensuring that you provide a full supporting statement.
For more details of this post please view the candidate pack on the St Paul's Girls' School website.
Closing date: Wednesday 8 May 2024, midday
Interviews: Week commencing 13 May 2024
We reserve the right to invite applicants to interview before the closing date.
Safeguarding Statement
St Paul’s Girls’ School is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We will be undertaking online checks for all shortlisted candidates in line with keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.
St Paul's Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.