Qualified SENDCo
Westlea Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7BTThis job expired on 14 July 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
14 July 2024 at 2:06pm
Date listed
14 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS - UPS + SEN1
Qualified SENDCo job summary
Westlea is a fantastic mainstream primary school with a Nursery Class for children aged 3-4 years, growing Special Resource Provision (SRP) for children who are disabled and a Complex Needs Unit.
We are seeking to appoint a qualified SENDCo who will have professional and operational responsibility for the leadership, organisation, management of all areas of SEND throughout the school. The role will support the HT to ensure all matters relating to safeguarding are upheld.
If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team.
There will be a 0.4 teaching commitment with this role.
Westlea Primary School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.
Interview: 22.07.2024
Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.
Hours: 32.5 per week
Training: It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.
Benefits
Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:
- Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
- Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
- Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
- Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Annual pay progression opportunities
- Continuous Service date honoured
You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Safeguarding Statement
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.
Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.
Commitment to safeguarding
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
About Westlea Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 296 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Westlea Primary School website (opens in new tab)
As a developing Multi Academy Trust, now is an exciting time to join us. Westlea Primary School is a fantastic inclusive mainstream Primary School with the added benefit of an onsite Special Resource Provision (SRP) and Complex Needs Unit.
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