- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 473 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Springfield Primary School website (opens in new tab)
SENCO
More than one location, Glf Schools14 days remaining to apply
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About Glf Schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- k.sullivan@glfschools.org
- Phone number
- 01932782815
School Details
Springfield Primary School
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