SENCO
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Closing date
18 May 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.6FTE, ideally over 5 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teacher’s Main Pay scale M6 (£36,961 per annum) plus SEN allowance (£2,275) reduced pro rata
SENCO job summary
Carr Junior School is very much a community school at the heart of a local neighbourhood, and we provide a haven in which our children feel safe, valued and happy. Each child at Carr Junior is special and we do our utmost to ensure that each pupil is given every opportunity to learn and succeed.
The governors of Carr Junior wish to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring candidate to effectively manage and lead SEND provision across the school. The successful candidate will have strategic responsibility for Inclusion across the school and form part of the Senior Leadership Team. We are looking to appoint someone with experience of working with students with a range of additional needs and a knowledge of the SEND agenda.
The SENCO is part of the SLT and Inclusion Team who are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all students and the post represents an ideal opportunity to work in a happy, friendly, positive environment and in a team, which has a good reputation.
You will hold the National SENCO qualification or be working towards completing the qualification. You will be able to effectively lead and manage the team of 1:1 Teaching Assistants and work closely with parent/carers and professionals.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable for all children
• Is forward thinking, outward looking with a clarity of vision
• Is aware of the national and local agendas in SEN
• Has excellent analytical and data skills and the ability to provide challenge and support
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt
• Can create an environment in which our children feel especially safe, valued and happy
In return we can offer:
• A committed and friendly team aiming for excellence
• Children who are well behaved, happy and eager to learn
• A commitment to high quality professional development
• Supportive and encouraging Senior Leadership Team, Local Governing Body and Trust.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 23 May 2022.
Start Date: September 2022
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
South Bank Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.
About Carr Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 296 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Carr Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@southbanktrust.co.uk
Carr Junior School is very much a community school at the heart of a local neighbourhood, and we provide a haven in which our children feel safe, valued and happy. Each child at Carr Junior is special and we do our utmost to ensure that each pupil is given every opportunity to learn and succeed.
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