SENDCO

Location

OUR LADY'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, PRESTON
St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 3SQ
Tel: 01772 326900
School website: www.olchs.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 900

Information

Applications are invited for the post of SENDCO at Our Lady’s Catholic High School, Preston, which serves approximately 900 pupils from age 11 to 16.

We are seeking to appoint from January 2025, a well-qualified, enthusiastic SENCO to join a strong and supportive department. The department is well-resourced and benefits from the support of a dedicated team. The role is suitable for experienced colleagues with a SENCO qualification or the willingness to work towards. This role does not have a teaching timetable but will lead some small group work with SEND pupils.

The successful candidate will be key to our continued drive to support all our pupils in ensuring that the provision for all our pupils, as we emerge from the pandemic, is innovative and challenging, providing them with opportunities for growth and leadership as they prepare for a fast-changing world in the 21st Century.

Our Lady’s Catholic High School is a highly successful oversubscribed 11–16 mixed High School of 900 pupils serving mainly the Catholic community in the north of Preston. We have an excellent reputation and are consistently ranked as a high performing school. We place an emphasis on helping each child reach their full potential and provide a safe, loving environment where our pupils can grow and develop to become One of Ours. 

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school to see for themselves the high standards that we expect of both pupils and staff. If this is what you wish to do, please contact Pam Stott, Headteacher’s PA, at ptt@olchs.lancs.sch.uk. Please ensure that your completed application form arrives by 10th October 2024 at 12 noon. Please note that only Catholic Education Service application forms will be accepted and that you should not enclose a Curriculum Vitae.

Shortlisting for the post will take place shortly after this date. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by telephone and details of the selection process will then be sent out by email. If you have not been shortlisted, we will inform you of this in writing shortly after the appointment has been made. Our Lady’s Catholic High school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Rehabilitation 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.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.


More Information can be found at www.olchs.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Charlotte McNeela, Assistant Headteacher on 01772 326900

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Application forms can also be obtained from the school website.. Please ensure that all forms are completed and returned to the school. Please email your completed application form to Pam Stott, Headteacher’s PA, at ptt@olchs.lancs.sch.uk or alternatively post your completed forms and address to Pam Stott, Headteacher’s PA, Our Lady’s Catholic High school, St Anthony’s Drive. Fulwood, Preston PR2 3SQ.

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