Deputy SENCO
Westlands School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PFDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
16 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time teaching schedule
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 - £49,084
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR2B (£5,651)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an opportunity to appoint a Deputy SENCo to work as part of our dynamic and forward-thinking SEND team.
The Westlands School SEND department is thriving. The department has excellent access to SEN resources and the current team are both passionate about, and experienced in, delivering SEND education.
We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic, flexible and determined to develop their career. Whilst an interest and knowledge of Special Educational Needs is essential, we will consider applicants who have the ambition and desire to develop their career in this area.
This role is suitable for an experienced teacher who aspires to become a lead SENCo. Subject specialism is not relevant but the ability to teach maths and / or another academic subject to pupils who have not met expected standards at KS2 would be desirable.
Applications from primary school trained teachers are welcome.
We strongly recommend all interested candidates visit Westlands School and meet our students and staff. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email Mrs E Apps, P.A. and Office Manager at ellen.apps@swale.at to arrange a suitable time and date. Interested applicants are also welcome to contact Jamie Graves, SENCo for an informal discussion regarding the post. Telephone: 01795 477475 or email: Jamie.graves@swale.at.
What the school offers its staff
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Additional benefits include:
- Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
On-site Parking
Flexible working opportunities
Further details about the role
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.
Interview Date: w/c 18th November 2024
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust 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 exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westlands School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1774 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Westlands School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jamie.graves@swale.at
Arranging a visit to Westlands School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jamie.graves@swale.at.
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