Deputy Headteacher SENDCo
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZThis job expired on 19 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
19 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Deputy Headteacher 0.4, SENDCo 0.6
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 50,253 - 56,945
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher and a strategic leader, with a resilient character and a strong personal drive.
We are looking for someone who:
- has proven leadership experience
- demonstrates innovative and forward-thinking ideas, while being able to build on the teaching and learning already present in the school
- has successfully led improvement which has resulted in raised attainment and accelerated progress
- demonstrates analytical and organisational skills and in partnership with the with the Head Teacher can use data to ensure pupil progress
- demonstrates an experience of working within a diverse community and has an understanding and respect of the challenges and opportunities that this creates
- has experience of leading aspects of SEND provision with a commitment to completing the National Award for SEND Co-ordination
What the school offers its staff
This is an opportunity to:
- join a good school
- lead in a welcoming and inclusive school community
- be part of and lead a hardworking and committed staff
- work with a supportive and focused Governing Board
Further details about the role
The Governing Board of King's Ford Infant School and Nursery are looking to appoint a Deputy Head SENDCo for our successful two form entry school. The preferred candidate will be an inspirational and motivational leader who, with the support of a dedicated staff team, will make decisions based on what is best for the children in our school.
Along with the Head Teacher, the Deputy Head SENDCo will be centrally involved in the management of the school and will be responsible for raising standards, whilst managing SEND across our school.
Commitment to safeguarding
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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About King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 173 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sbm@kingsford-inf.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01206 574524
Kings Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to working with all those involved in children’s development and learning to provide a safe, caring, secure, stimulating and welcoming learning environment.
We value each individual and encourage them to do their best, respect each other and their beliefs, taking pride in everything they do.
Arranging a visit to King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@kingsford-inf.essex.sch.uk.
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