Primary SENDCo (Maternity Cover)
Castle Newnham School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
17 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR2B
Primary SENDCo (Maternity Cover) job summary
PRIMARY SENDCO (MATERNITY COVER)
JOB TITLE: Primary SENDCo (Maternity Cover)
BASED AT: Castle Newnham (South Site and North Site)
SALARY: MPS/UPS + TLR2B
RESPONSIBLE TO: Headteacher - Primary
The formative years of BEST have been a real success story – and we are looking forward to an exciting future, too. The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is a multi-academy trust providing exceptional education across our community of 11 schools and five nurseries. Since forming in 2016, we have grown significantly into one of the largest trusts in the county. We now educate 8,000 children across the area, from nursery age to advanced level study, and have over 1,000 members of staff. It is our aim to grow the BEST in everyone, and everything we do is driven by our values.
We are seeking a teacher for an exciting role within our school which is suitable for a new SENDCo but also an experienced SENDCo who may wish to develop their knowledge and experience within the primary phase. The successful candidate will have substantial teaching experience and/or experience of teaching pupils with SEND in a mainstream class and preferably experience of co-ordinating provision for pupils with SEND. They will have the willingness and flexibility to work as part of a wider team and commitment and resilience to develop in the role with support and training. The role of SENDCo (Primary) is to work closely with the Secondary SENDCo to oversee the day-to-day provision for pupils with SEND. You will play a key role in leading the development of aligned practice in supporting and removing barriers to learning and promoting inclusion. The role will involve line managing members of the teaching assistant team. We are seeking a colleague with ambition for each child and with the skills and experience to ensure strong working relationships with members of the SEND team, parents, teachers and support staff. Support, mentoring and training will be provided.
As well as a supportive team and strong professional development, Castle Newnham offers:
well-behaved, happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn;
a school highly valued and supported by parents and the community;
a nurturing, enthusiastic and committed staff, who can rise to a challenge;
great opportunities to make your mark and to be part of something exciting and unique
Applicants must be willing to undertake a DBS clearance and the Academy must receive two satisfactory references before the successful candidate can commence employment.
CLOSING DATE: 17th October 2024, midday
INTERVIEW DATE: w/c 21st October 2024
Applications may be made online via the MyNewTerm website, if you would prefer a Word Application Form, one may be obtained by directly emailing Castle Newnham via the contact details provided below.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare and offers of employment are subject to DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Castle Newnham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- Up to 750 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Castle Newnham School website (opens in new tab)
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