Vacancy Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead SENCO to lead the Special Needs Department at The Windsor Boys’ School and provide leadership to other SENCOs across the growing number of schools in the Windsor Learning Partnership. This pivotal role will include leading, developing and supporting effective practice for students with SEND, ensuring all schools within the Trust meet the standards set down in relevant legislation and codes of practice. The SENCO will lead a team of dedicated staff in establishing and implementing a range of support and interventions for SEND students to ensure each learner achieves their full potential.

Required for September 2021, the successful candidate will be an experienced SENCO and a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher. You will also be passionate about inclusion, a champion for all students with SEND and an advocate for some of our most vulnerable students. You should be confident with using data to evaluate the impact of support and interventions.

There are five schools in the Windsor Learning Partnership at the moment – two upper schools, one middle school and two first schools. The Trust is committed to working with other schools in the Windsor area.

The Windsor Boys’ School teaches students from years 9-13 and has excellent value added at GCSE and A level, being in the top 30% of schools for pupil progress. It has a national reputation for sport, music and the creative arts, and uniquely is a centre of excellence for rowing.

Teaching at The Windsor Learning Partnership provides excellent opportunities for professional development and career enhancement through:

• A highly supportive and friendly working environment.
• Exceptional CPD through the trust’s teaching school alliance and our family of schools.
• A structured leadership development programme.
• Many opportunities to become involved in a huge range of curriculum enrichments, including trips abroad.
• Good links with local businesses, universities and prestigious private schools.
• Affordable urban or country living within easy reach of the school.
• Excellent local sports and cultural facilities.
• Direct access to the centre of London.

If you are interested in applying for either position please access the school’s website where further information can be found: www.twbs.co.uk or alternatively email Mrs Howarth at jhowarth@twbs.co.uk

Windsor Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form.

Please apply directly to the school.

Closing date: Noon, 14 May 2021

How to apply

The Windsor Boys’ School

1 Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5EH Tel: 01753 716060 • Email: mail@twbs.co.uk

www.twbs.co.uk