Head of Inclusion and Wellbeing
St Matthew's School, Westminster, London, SW1P 2DG9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- 7-10
What skills and experience we're looking for
Education and Qualifications
Honours degree or equivalent
Qualified teacher status
Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
Willingness to undertake NPQH
NASENCo qualification or undertaking NPQ for SENCOs
Professional Experience and Knowledge
Successful teaching and curriculum experience.
Experience of leadership at a senior level.
Successful experience of raising standards for all with measurable outcomes.
Experience of holding others to account.
Understanding of quality in learning and teaching and how to achieve excellence for all.
In-depth knowledge and experience of child protection and safeguarding.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Code of Practice and SEND-related issues across the primary phase.
Skills
Ability to lead by example.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to a range of audiences.
Ability to think creatively and solve problems.
Ability to formulate a vision and strategy and secure commitment to it from others.
Ability to establish and sustain appropriate structures and systems and monitor them.
Ability to inspire, develop, and empower individuals and teams.
Personal attributes
Committed to upholding the values and ethos of a Christian school
Committed to the development and maintenance of good relationships with staff, parents, pupils, governors and the community
Positive, enthusiastic outlook, embracing innovation
Respectful and empathetic towards others
Committed to championing the wellbeing of staff and pupils
Resilient, persistent and optimistic in the face of difficulties and challenges
Flexible, adaptable and creative committed to CPD of self and others within the school
Committed to a collaborative school vision of excellence and equity that is inclusive, sets high standards for all, and welcomes and secures the support of others in achieving it
Core Purpose
To contribute to leading the direction of the school according to the Christian ethos and vision of the governors.
To promote high standards of pupil attainment and achievement across the school from N-Y6, with particular focus on the needs of pupils with SEND, EAL, and CLA.
To promote and support the wellbeing of pupils and staff, enabling them to flourish.
To develop and evaluate the impact of strategies to support SEND pupils.
To promote, support, and evaluate effective behaviour management throughout the school.
To liaise effectively with stakeholders, including parents, staff, governors, LA, LDBS, and other agencies and partners.
To deputise for the Head of School as required.
To be the lead or deputy designated safeguarding lead, as required.
To monitor and promote good attendance.
To be the lead for CLA pupils.
To be responsible for staff performance management as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
Additional Notes
The post holder may be expected to carry out work that is not specified in the job description, at the discretion of the headteacher.
The job description can be amended at any time following consultation with the headteacher and the governing body and will be reviewed annually.
The post holder is expected to act in keeping with the Nolan Principles: honesty, integrity, selflessness, objectivity, leadership, openness, and accountability.
What the school offers its staff
This vibrant Church of England primary school is looking to appoint a teacher with a SEND qualification and leadership experience, who will embrace the Christian ethos of the school where inclusion and opportunities for all are promoted and celebrated.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt. Candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and St Matthew’s School reserves the right to close any job advertisement early if a suitable appointment is made. Applications will only be accepted on the school application form.
St Matthew’s School, Westminster is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Flexible working opportunities
Please complete the following application form and email it to the office@stmwschool.org.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Matthew’s & St Barnabas’ Church of England Primary Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keep Children Safe in Education 2022 guidance, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Baring background check and an online Social Media check.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Matthew's School, Westminster
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 159 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@stmwschool.org.uk
The Governors of St Matthew’s CE Primary School & Nursery and St Barnabas’ CE Primary School & Nursery are seeking to employ an Executive Headteacher from September 2023 to lead our two schools into a federation in the future. Governors are open to approaches from Executive Headteachers and Headteachers who might wish to explore a wider partnership.
Both schools are conveniently located within easy reach of Victoria station and other transport links and are about a mile apart. The Executive Headteacher will be the employee of St Matthew’s but will share their time providing effective strategic leadership across both schools.
This is an exciting opportunity to enhance an already successful partnership and governors are looking for an excellent practitioner with a record of providing sound leadership, forming strong links with the communities they serve and understanding and promoting the Christian Vision of each school.
You will be an engaging, skilled communicator and able to form effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to further develop the high standard of education offered by both schools.
If you would like further details and an application pack, please contact our Clerk to Governors; Robert Hawker robert@discoveringfutures.com
If you would like a tour of the schools; please contact Rachel Jewitt head@stmwschool.org.uk
If you would like further information please also contact Terri Patterson terri.patterson@london.anglican.org
Arranging a visit to St Matthew's School, Westminster
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stmwschool.org.uk.
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