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  • Job start date

    5 September 2023

  • Closing date

    5 June 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 May 2023

Job details

Job role

  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

GBP £32,407 - £48,055 (TLR2c)

Additional allowances

TLR2C

What skills and experience we're looking for

Whitehall is a collaborative and inclusive school which is committed to ensuring the very best outcomes for all members of our school community. We are very proud to have a Specialist Resource Provision for Deaf pupils.

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and high calibre leader to join our energetic and dynamic Senior Leadership Team. You will be responsible for all aspects of safeguarding and lead the school in ensuring inclusive practice is of a high standard and staff are aware of the latest developments in SEND. This is an exciting opportunity to support the school in raising standards and to help drive the school forward in its new direction. This post will suit a practitioner who has high expectations of themselves and their pupils and who is ambitious and driven to deliver on outcomes, both academically and in developing the whole child. We are looking to appoint a practitioner who has a passion for improving the life chances of children. We are looking for someone who will champion our most vulnerable children and families.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has the SENCO qualification
  • Is an excellent classroom practitioner who is able to support colleagues to raise standards
  • Has leadership experience of leading on a key area of the national curriculum or phase

  • Is highly motivated, innovative and eager to take a lead
  • Has good interpersonal skills and be able to work well as part of our team

Main responsibilities:

  • Be lead DSL for the school
  • Oversee the Specialist Resource Provision (Deaf)
  • Liaise with all outside agencies
  • Attend SENDCO forums and consultative and influence best practice within school
  • Lead on Annual Reviews
  • Oversee extended provision within school (line manage Family Support Worker)
  • Support with teaching across the school if the need arises
  • Be an active member of SLT

What the school offers its staff

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our warm and happy school. Whitehall is a collaborative and inclusive school in Waltham Forest which is committed to ensuring the very best outcomes for all members of our school community. We are very proud to also have a Specialist Resource Provision for Deaf pupils.

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 Whitehall Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
466 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
02085293813

Whitehall Primary is a collaborative and inclusive school in Waltham Forest, committed to ensuring the very best outcomes for all members of our school community.

Arranging a visit to Whitehall Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@whitehall.waltham.sch.uk.

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