SENCO

Danson Primary School, Welling, Kent, DA16 2BH

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP - by September 2023

• Closing date

  2 May 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - possibility to extend
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 3-6
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance if applicable

What skills and experience we're looking for

Danson Primary School has opened employment opportunities for an additional SENCO to work alongside our current SENCO. Applications from those who are not in receipt of a SENCO qualification but have appropriate experience of working with SEND children and are willing to train will also be considered. The post is initially for one year but there may be opportunities to extend this. Governors are seeking to appoint a motivated, creative and enthusiastic person to support and facilitate the learning journey of our Danson pupils alongside our Assistant Head Teacher who is also our SENCO. Our ideal candidate would be passionate about teaching and learning, has creativity in their approach to encourage our children to become the very best that they can be.

You will be joining a highly ambitious team who are committed to growing our own leaders and developing exceptional teachers. Our staff are committed to working together to help our pupils to grow and develop into independent young learners. The suitable candidate will have the ability to work effectively as part of our enthusiastic team. We would welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs who wish to work within a family orientated and progressive school. Applications would also be welcomed from part time candidates

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming staff team who are friendly, committed and hardworking.
• Opportunities to develop your own strengths and professional development. We believe in rewarding commitment, ambition and dedication as well as empowering our employees through bespoke CPD and leadership training with access to NPQ accreditation.
• ECT training with experienced teachers who will guide and nurture new teachers entering the profession.
• Year group teams are released together for PPA with specialist subject cover.
• The school supports and encourages a work life balance. We are as committed to staff wellbeing as to pupil wellbeing.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, school leaders give this the highest priority and expect all staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced check. References are taken prior to interview. Danson Primary School is a richly diverse community and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We embrace diversity and equality and are committed to building a school community with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. We do not discriminate in employment based on any protected characteristics.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@danson.bexley.sch.uk

Upload additional documents

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SENCO advert Feb 2023.pdf - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

SENCO JD and Job Spec (3).pdf - 575 KB (opens in new tab)

Danson leaflet.pdf - 2 MB (opens in new tab)

Person Spec SENCO Support Assistant DPS.docx - 41.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Application form Teaching 2023.docx - 149 KB (opens in new tab)

About Danson Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 645 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Danson Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@danson.bexley.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02083031858
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/danson-primary-school (opens in new tab)

We are an oversubscribed, successful and friendly school. We have completed our expansion project to become fully three-form and are excited about our next chapter within the school and local community. Our Ofsted in April 2019 stated ‘The school is well led. It is a stimulating place in which to work and learn and ‘a strong team ethic is across the school by year group and curriculum teams.’ Our children are polite, enthusiastic, motivated and love learning. We as a school community work hard to enable our children to be the very best that they can be. For further information about the school please visit our website: www.danson.bexley.sch.uk

Arranging a visit to Danson Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@danson.bexley.sch.uk.

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