Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching and Learning Improvement Officer

Do you want to make the difference to the lives of children and young people across the Isle of Wight?

Do you want to have a once in a career opportunity to be part of brand new School Improvement service within the new Children's Services Directorate at the Isle of Wight Council?

Do you like a challenge, but want to live and work in a beautiful part of the country?

If so, come and join us on the Isle of Wight, as we transform education on the Island.

What will you be doing?

• Responsibility for improving the outcomes of all children and young people across the Island, within your subject area.
• Improve subject knowledge and expertise across all Island schools.
• Support and develop colleagues to be the best they can be.
• Offer training, guidance and support.
• Improve the outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Ability to provide feedback and improve practice.

About you:

• A qualified teacher, with subject leadership experience.
• Able to work as part of a team, taking responsibility for areas they lead on.
• Ability to access face to face meetings locally.
• High quality verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to ensuring children and young people across the Isle of Wight achieve their best outcomes and develop into independent adults.

As a new department we are building our reputation and relationships with schools and across the council.

We are ready to embark on a journey of development and growth and we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join our Team.

About you, we look forward to hearing from applicants who have:

• A commitment to creativity and innovation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A passion for improving the life chances of others, and particularly those from vulnerable and/or marginalised groups.
• An ability to work collaboratively with different professionals.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Naomi Carter Service Director Education, Inclusion and Access

Closing date: 27 November 2024.