SENCO
Manor Community Primary School, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BU16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
16 April 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 March 2023
Job details
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS plus SEN Allowance
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Manor Community Primary School is looking to recruit a SENCO to lead Special Educational Needs at the school, to realise the vision, ethos, values and policies of our school, ensuring we meet the statutory requirements with regard to all aspects of SEND.
You will need excellent communication and problem-solving skills; possess confidence and initiative; and have a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement provision for pupils with SEND. Previous SENCO experience within a school or Multi Academy Trust is essential.
The successful candidate will also have the following qualities:
- High levels of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Ability to challenge others where required.
- Ability to remain positive when facing challenges.
Role details:
Hours: Full time
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - From 1st September 2023- 31st August 2024
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN allowance
Interviews: To be confirmed
Start Date: September 2023
Closing date: 16th April 2023 at 12pm(please note that they vacancy may close early if a suitable applicant is found)
We encourage visits to our school, and would love for you to come and meet our wonderful children and staff and see us in action. To arrange this and a further discussion about the role please contact the school office on01322 383314.
What the school offers its staff
Safer recruitment
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.
Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.
Equal Opportunities
Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Applying for the job
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About Manor Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 668 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- hr@cygnus.org.uk
At Manor Community Primary School, we firmly believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their full academic potential and understand that hard work and determination are the key to success in life. Our ethos is that a happy child is a successful child, and we provide a safe, stimulating environment where all children thrive. Our unique curriculum creates leaners who are motivated and resilient, whilst instilling a lifelong love of learning. We work in close partnership with our parents to ensure we do all we can to promote and establish strong, respectful relationships that enhance the outcomes for all children and their families. All children have dreams and aspirations, and we work hard to guide them to be the best they can be.
Arranging a visit to Manor Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@cygnus.org.uk.
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