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School SENDCo

Long Lawford Primary School, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9AL

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Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 December 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 November 2022

Job details

Job role: SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: View all Full timejobs
The position is 1.0 FTE
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Teachers Main Scale Pt 3 onwards upto UPS1
Additional allowances: Additional SEND Allowance (currently £2,270 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are looking to appoint an experienced, caring and dedicated teacher who currently holds the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination or is willing to undertake training to achieve the qualification. We are looking for applicants who are looking to make a positive difference, enthusiastic and committed to the aims of SEND and capable of initiating and developing effective strategies which enable our SEND pupils to achieve their potential. Although the post is non-class-based, there is a small element of PPA cover as well as additional cover required across the school.

Our new SENDCO will:

manage and develop programmes of work for pupils and vulnerable learners who require targeted intervention.
be committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all children.
be able to communicate well with colleagues, parents and pupils.
implement a range of strategies for engaging and extending all learners who have identified needs
co-ordinate liaison with school staff, outside agencies, parents and the Local Authority.
Support and monitor the teaching and learning for SEND/vulnerable pupils across the school.
be prepared to apply for additional funding to support pupils with high levels of needs.
be prepared to become fully involved in the life of our school and community.
be confident in using IT as part of teaching and SEND coordination.
be part of the Middle Leadership Team and will report to the Headteacher/Senior Leadership and Governors regarding targets, progress and achievement of SEND pupils and vulnerable learners.
support the Designated Safeguarding Lead for Child Protection and Safeguarding across the school as required.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

A working environment in which everyone is valued.
Resources and training/CPD to enable you to carry out your role effectively.
A hard-working, trusting and supportive team which has the learning, environment and well-being of our children and staff at the heart of everything that we do.
Children who love learning.
Links with local, supportive schools through the consortium.
Coaching & mentoring from a former SENDCO.
Support from our AHT who leads behaviour and inclusion across the school.

Further details about the role

Interview date will be Wednesday 11th January 2023 and will consist of a presentation task, lesson observation and interview.

Due to the nature of the role we will be looking to recruit experienced teacher(s) at TMS M3 – UPS1 level and the role will come with an additional TLR Allowance for SEND (currently at £2,270 per annum). Job share of this role may be considered for the right candidates.

The job role you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

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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