Post-graduate Diploma in Special Education and Counselling or equivalent.
Safeguarding (Child Protection) Training.
At least 5 years' post qualification experience.
A strong commitment to raising educational attainment for children and young people with SEND, including working with students directly and supporting other staff to do so.
Interpersonal skills - for building relationships with parents, teachers, and external professionals.
Written communication skills - for writing learning and support plans, reports on student progress, and training and guidance for staff.
Organisation and time-management skills - needed for prioritising and balancing a busy and varied workload.
Empathy and emotional intelligence - in order to recognise and be sensitive to the needs of students and parents.
Analytical and problem-solving skills - necessary for analysing school, local and international data and developing appropriate strategies and interventions.
An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people.
A sound understanding of how students learn, how teachers can best teach and how to achieve high standards.
The ability to lead by example and inspire others to try new ideas and techniques.
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, pastoral care and the promotion of high standards of positive behaviour.
Influencing and negotiation skills - to influence school strategy and policy, secure sufficient internal resources, and secure the necessary support from external agencies.
Leadership skills - to inspire and motivate other teachers, model good practice, and develop a whole school commitment to supporting students with SEN.
Open and constructive, accepting of feedback and always willing to learn.
The ability to prioritise, evaluate and manage financial and human resources.