SENCO - Assistant Head Teacher

at  Nord Anglia Education

Date: 1 Apr 2024
Location:Abu Dhabi, AE
Job ID: 2255
School: NAS Abu Dhabi School
Company: Nord Anglia Education

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Qualified to bachelors degree level or above - Essential
• Qualified Teacher Status - Essential
• National Award for SENCO - Essential

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years’ experience teaching UK National Curriculum - Essential
• Experience of working at a whole school level - Essential
• Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning - Essential
• Experience of conducting training/leading INSET working in partnership with parents.
• Experience of developing SEND practice at a whole school level - Desireable
• Experience of completing EHCP’s provision maps and funding applications- Desireable
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• The drive to continually strive for improvement
• A flexible approach to changing circumstances - Essential
• Compassion and kindness towards others

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE - ALL ESSENTIAL

• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Understanding of what makes ‘quality first’ teaching, and of effective intervention strategies
• Ability to plan and evaluate interventions
• Data analysis skills and the ability to use data to inform provision planning
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Good record-keeping skills
• Ability to work in collaboration with parents to ensure the best provision for pupils