EHCP Manager

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, rigorous and people-centred person to lead and manage the holistic support provided to students, and their families, who come to us with Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Sprowston Community Academy is committed to being an inclusive learning environment, and as such we have a significant number of students who join us with EHCPs in place and a number of students who have EHCP applications pending. We are in the process of restructuring the leadership and management of our SEND provision so that we support all SENDV students and their families to enjoy the best possible experiences both in and outside of the classroom.

The EHCP Manager will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher and alongside the SEND Provision Manager and Intervention Manager, to ensure that the needs of students with EHCPs are fully known and understood. It is also essential they review the teaching and learning practice so it can be adapted to meet these needs. The successful candidate will ensure that coherent plans are in place to meet the provisions identified in Section F and that there are systems in place to review the impact of these provisions and to monitor the progress and well being of students.

Whilst it is envisaged that the successful candidate will demonstrate high levels of administrative efficiency, this is not an administrative role, It is envisaged that the EHCP Manager will be the key point of contact for all stakeholders, including students, families, teachers and the Local Authority and that they will be hands on in planning, coordinating and reviewing provision. This will include responding to feedback so that provision is routinely reviewed and developed over time, both as part of the Annual Review process but also as part of the on-going assess, plan, do, review cycle.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of working with SEND students and their families and will have a strong understanding of the SEND landscape in Norfolk. An ability to work with others in a collaborative and resourceful way is essential as are very strong interpersonal and communication skills

Sprowston Community Academy is a growing 11-18 school serving the North-east of Norwich. We are exceptionally proud of our place within the local community and our strong local reputation reflects this. We are an inclusive school and believe passionately that students need to be equipped as good citizens as well as good learners. The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence.

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and attend a Warner Interview. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. If applicable the following will be required: a certificate of good conduct, for teaching posts, a letter of professional standing from the professional regulating authority in the country in which the applicant has worked.We are an equal opportunities employer.

£28,549 - £30,213 a year - Permanent, Full-time