Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - Move More CIO

School: Move More CIO (LA)
Address: Move More, All Saints Academy, Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - Move More CIO
Grade: £33,437 - £42,899 per annum
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 01/07/2024
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.

Move More is a registered charity and has recently received substantial funding to further its work with children with special educational needs and disabilities. There is a huge need in the area to improve opportunities for children with additional needs to access appropriate physical activity opportunities. Move More is looking for someone with a broad array of skills and experience of working with a wide range of children with SEND to lead this area of work across Gloucestershire.


In order to attract the right candidates they are open to a variety of working patterns such as full time, part time, term time only and secondments. Please note in order to fulfil the role the minimum time expectation would be 22.5 hours per week.


The Role

-To enhance the physical activity opportunities available to children with SEND through the development and management of a range of engaging and enriching programmes.

-To strategically develop the charity’s impact, reach and development with regards to SEND.

-To be a member of the senior leadership team and contribute to the wider development of the charity.

-Lead on the consultation and co-production process to create programmes and interventions which meet the needs of a wide range of SEND children and their families.

-Work in partnership with a range of local and national organisations to ensure their offer forms part of a wider strategic vision for improving SEND provision across Gloucestershire.


Skills and Qualifications

-Passionate about improving lives of children with SEND.

-Driven, creative and solution focussed to bring about change for SEND children.

-Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

-Have an extensive knowledge of children with SEND and their inclusion within physical activity.

-An understanding of the current landscape and of the barriers to physical activity children with SEND experience.

-An understanding of the coaching and teaching principles required for high quality, inclusive physical activity.

-Experience of working with SEND children and their families, such as within a special school or other relevant setting.

-Degree level qualification which is relevant to the role.

-A sound understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and child protection as well as vulnerable adults


Benefits

-6% employer pension contribution

-Perkbox membership

-Cycle to Work Scheme

-50% off Move More Camps for 2 children of your choice.

-Mileage costs covered at 45p per mile

-Free uniform

-25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

-Company laptop and phone

Please apply by downloading the recruitment pack and official application form at: https://www.move-more.org/get-involved/vacancies/


For further information regarding the role, please contact Dan Derrick, CEO on [email protected]


Applications should be emailed to [email protected] or via post to: Claire Cook, Move More, All Saints Academy, Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham, GL51 0WH Please indicate your preferred working hours in your application.


This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacanciesto apply.