- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 87 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Director of Primary SEND
More than one location, Cavendish Learning TrustThis job expired on 19 September 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 September 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership 4- 8 (£45,434 -£50,151)
Director of Primary SEND job summary
Cavendish Learning Trust are looking to appoint a Director of Primary SEND to lead and develop high quality SEND provision and implement early intervention strategies to help all pupils achieve their full potential across three of its schools.
The Director of Primary SEND role is alongside a permanent position and offers a genuine opportunity to lead. We are happy to consider an experienced or an aspiring SENDCO with a working knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice and current SEN legislation. As well as having a good understanding of the needs of pupils with SEND and of the needs of their parents.
We are looking for somebody who:
• Enjoys working with children and is driven in making a difference in their lives
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner, able to model good practice and advise other staff
• Is positive and forward thinking
• Is keen to develop professionally
• Is committed to working in partnership and able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
We expect the successful candidates to:
• Be knowledgeable about all aspects of SEND- cognition and learning, communication and language, SEMH, physical difficulties
• Have experience of or the capability of developing and delivering programs for pupils with SEND
• Have an enthusiastic and creative approach to supporting children with SEND and are able to support colleagues in developing a strong inclusive practice
• Have knowledge of the EYFS and the National Curriculum as well as national strategies related to teaching pupils with SEND
• Have proven excellent behaviour management skills
• Have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
• Be a good team player, with a caring and dedicated approach and with the ability to motivate others
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of effective record keeping and how to present data effectively
• Have a positive professional attitude and the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders.
• Be flexible and willing to try out new initiatives and able to manage your own time effectively.
In return, we can offer:
- opportunities to work with colleagues and leaders from across the trust
- a commitment to your professional development as a leader
- a supportive staff team who are committed to working together to make a positive difference for every child
- Dedicated SENDCo release time
If you have any further questions or you would like a discussion about the role or would like to arrange a visit, please see the section in the Candidate Information Pack on ‘How to Apply and Visit our Academy’.
Closing Date: 19th September 2021
Provisional Interview Date: 28th September 2021
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
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.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- jmappin@clt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01246 479013
School Details
Barrow Hill Primary Academy
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 255 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy website
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- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 74 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy website
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