Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
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About the Role
International Schools Partnership seeks a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead SEN provision at Durham School for Girls, Doha. The role involves strategic development of SEN policy, overseeing day-to-day operations, and providing staff training.
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Responsibilities
- Support identification and dissemination of effective teaching approaches for pupils with SEN
- Develop and implement effective in class support strategies and lead small group work
- Provide targeted training and professional development for teachers on SEN
- Collect and interpret specialist assessment data to inform practice
- Develop and manage resources that support practical, in class interventions
- Liaise with Examinations Officer for appropriate examination concessions
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
- Required teaching certification for Qatar MOEHE
- Proven ability to lead and strategically develop whole school SEN provision and policy
- Culturally sensitive and adaptable in supporting students from diverse backgrounds
- Skilled in delivering staff training and professional development on inclusive teaching practices
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Purpose of Role
- Durham School for Girls, Doha, provides a British Curriculum education to a vibrant community of 1,350 predominantly Qatari girls.
- We are seeking an exceptional Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our team.
- The SENCO will play a vital role in enhancing the educational experience for students by ensuring that every learner receives the appropriate support to thrive academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities Teaching and Learning
- Support the identification of and disseminate the most effective teaching approaches for individual pupils with SEN.
- Work with staff to develop effective ways of bridging barriers to learning through assessment of needs, monitoring of teaching quality and pupil achievement, target setting IEPs, or Provision Maps.
- Collect and interpret specialist assessment data to inform practice.
- Working with staff to ensure all pupils learning is of equal importance and that there are high and realistic expectations of pupils.
- Develop and implement effective in class support strategies and lead small group work to assist students who require additional help.
- Develop and manage resources that support practical, in class interventions.
Key Responsibilities Leading and Managing
- Provide targeted training and professional development for teachers to enhance their understanding of SEN.
- Provide regular information to the Inclusion Lead on the evaluation of SEN provision.
- Exercise a key role in assisting the Inclusion Lead with the strategic development of SEN policy / provision.
- Where appropriate, liaising with the Examinations Officer and key academic and pastoral staff to ensure that all appropriate examinations concessions are in place.
- Effective deployment of staff and resources.
- Regularly review data and feedback to refine approaches.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Proven ability to lead and strategically develop whole school SEN provision and policy.
- Culturally sensitive and adaptable in supporting students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- Skilled in delivering staff training and professional development on inclusive teaching practices.
- Able to use assessment data effectively to design, implement, and evaluate targeted interventions.
- Strong communicator and collaborator with students, staff, parents, and external agencies.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
- Degree subject which is on the approved list from the MOE.
- Required teaching certification for Qatar MOEHE.
ISP Principles
- Begin with our children and students.
- Treat everyone with care and respect.
- Operate effectively.
- Are financially responsible.
- Learn continuously.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
- ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture.
- Candidates who share our vision and principles are strongly encouraged to apply.
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