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SENCO

More than one location, Glf Schools

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Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
11 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 October 2024

Job details

Job role: SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time, part time: Ideally full time, however 4 days a week could be considered for the right candidate
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: GLF MPR (Fringe) plus a SENCO Allowance. GLF UPS for the right candidate dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit an passionate SENCO to join our innovative learning community at Springfield Primary School.

Your opportunity

As the SENCO, you will help to shape the future vision of the school, promote excellence, equality and the highest expectations for our children and staff. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of school leaders and educational experts across the primary age range. You will continue to develop the excellent work already embedded by our school leaders. Whether aspiring to be or already qualified as a SENCO, you will be responsible for continuing to develop and lead our SEND provision.

You will be a creative thinker, emotionally intelligent, highly organised and above all, passionate about improving the quality of children’s education.

What we are looking for

An individual who has;

A strong commitment to raising educational attainment for children and young people with SEND, including working with pupils directly and supporting other staff to do so
A willingness and ability to develop specialist knowledge and keep up to date with local and national policy and developments
Influencing and negotiation skills - to influence school strategy and policy, secure sufficient internal resources, and secure the necessary support from external agencies
Leadership skills - to inspire and motivate other teachers, model good practice, and develop a whole school commitment to supporting pupils with SEND
Interpersonal skills - for building relationships with parents, teachers, and external professionals
Written communication skills - for writing learning and support plans, reports on pupil progress, and training and guidance for staff
Empathy and emotional intelligence, for recognising and responding sensitively to, the needs of pupils and parents
Analytical and problem-solving skills - necessary for analysing school, local and national data and developing appropriate strategies and interventions.

What the school offers its staff

About Springfield Primary School

Springfield Primary School provides an exceptional learning environment where children academically flourish and emotionally thrive. Our innovative, thematic curriculum enables all children to learn well, developing a life-long love of learning.

The well-being of children is at the core of all school decisions, nurturing pupils as they develop: kindness, resilience, confidence and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others.

Our beautiful grounds and excellent facilities afford children a wealth of new learning experiences, including an array of extra-curricular activities to develop more broadly their skills and wider interests.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Springfield Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Hammond, Lightwater, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Access to our highly competitive Local Government
Flexible working options
Generous holiday allowance
Work life and family friendly policies
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Career pathways and talent management
Access to a staff benefits portal
Community and collaboration working model

Flexible working opportunities

The Details

Start Date:January 2025, or post February half term 2025

Salary:GLF MPR (Fringe) plus a SENCO Allowance. GLF UPS for the right candidate dependent on experience

Hours of work:Ideally full time, however 4 days a week could be considered for the right candidate

Closing date for applications:11th November 9am

Interview date:TBC

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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