HEAD OF SEND

Location

ALL HALLOWS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. PENWORTHAM
Crabtree Avenue , Off Central Drive , Penwortham , Preston , PR1 0LN
Tel: 01772 746121
School website: www.allhallows.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 900

Information

Vacancy for Head of SEND

Permanent appointment to commence 4th January 2022 or 1st September 2021 for a candidate able to fulfil an earlier start date.

Salary: TLR 1a for a qualified SEND Co-ordinator
TLR 2c for candidates willing to commit to studying towards a post-graduate qualification, to rise to TLR 1a on completion.

All Hallows Catholic High School is a flourishing, high achieving and oversubscribed 11-16 high school. It is well known for its high standards of pupil behaviour and academic success. It is a popular choice for families in the local community each year and has a roll of 902. The June 2013 OFSTED Inspection judged the school to be outstanding and awarded Grade 1 in all categories. In addition, the school was graded 1 in its Section 48 Inspection conducted by the Archdiocese of Liverpool in March 2018.
Required for September 2021 or January 2022, the school's Governing Board is seeking to appoint a dynamic and impactful SENDCo.

The successful candidate will join an effective and cohesive SEND Department which has an outstanding record of provision for pupils with SEND needs. We are excited by the prospect of recruiting a colleague who shares our vision for promoting the welfare of all pupils and especially those with additional learning needs.

Applications on a CES application form should be marked for the attention of Mr Horrocks, and received by noon on Thursday 24th June 2021. Shortlisting will take place on Friday 25th June and interviews will be held on Friday 2nd July 2021. Supporting statements, should be no more than 1300 words, address your suitability for the post and detail the ways in which you would lead the future development of our SEND Department.

Job description and person specification are available to download from the school website www.allhallows.lancs.sch.uk

Please return completed applications to Rachel Dawson at rda@allhallows.lancs.sch.uk

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status
Degree

Desirable Qualifications

Post-graduate qualification in SEND

Proposed Interview Date:

02/07/2021 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Mr C Horrocks on 01772 746121

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

School website - https://www.allhallows.lancs.sch.uk/school/information/vacancies/. Return forms to the Headteacher at the School

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.