SENCO - Part time, non teaching commitment
Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5JUThis job expired on 15 March 2024
Job start date
15 April 2024
Closing date
15 March 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 2 days per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Mainscale
Additional allowances
Special Needs Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher and Governors of Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a high quality, nurturing SENCO to join our fantastic staff team, starting in the summer term.
This is a demanding, but rewarding, role and will require someone who is passionate about supporting some of our most vulnerable pupils to achieve their best possible outcomes (both academic & non-academic). At Jacksdale Primary & Nursery School, every individual is valued and makes a valuable contribution to school life so that they are the very best that they can be – whether they are staff, pupils, governors or members of the wider community. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate resilience, dedication and passion for the pupils in our school.
The SENCO role is a permanent position and is a 2 day a week contract which is non-class based with the option of temporary overtime during busy periods, such as bid writing. We are able to offer flexibility in the working pattern of this role for the right candidate.
We are looking for a SENCO who:
- Can build positive relationships with children who are at the centre of everything they do
- Has experience of supporting SEND
- Has sound knowledge of the SEND code of practice
- Is a motivational teacher and can support staff in ensuring SEND children access quality first teaching and provision
- Be an advocate for our SEND pupils
- Can support staff in our enhanced provision to meet the needs of all learners and deliver effective interventions
- Can analyse and present data succinctly
- Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour and believes that every child can achieve and make progress
- Can communicate positively with children, parents, staff and external agencies, working effectively as part of a team around a child
- Prioritises our relationship with parents and can work in collaboration with them in the best interests of the children
- Has excellent organisational skills alongside a commitment to team work
- Has the ability to work under pressure and prioritise
- Has knowledge and experience of signposting and liaising with other agencies
- Has knowledge of report writing (bids, moderation and EHCP applications and reviews)
- Supports and promotes the ethos of our school
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
- The support of a highly effective and enthusiastic team of staff – who are all hardworking, friendly and supportive!
- Experienced teaching teams to working alongside
- A professional and dedicated governing body
- High quality CPD to support your career development
- And of course, fantastic children who are keen to learn.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Successful candidates will receive the County Council’s Safeguarding Policy that outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employer and all employees”.
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About Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 194 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@jacksdale.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01773783930
The Headteacher and Governors of Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a high quality, nurturing SENCO to join our fantastic staff team, starting in the summer term.
This is a demanding, but rewarding, role and will require someone who is passionate about supporting some of our most vulnerable pupils to achieve their best possible outcomes (both academic & non-academic). At Jacksdale Primary & Nursery School, every individual is valued and makes a valuable contribution to school life so that they are the very best that they can be – whether they are staff, pupils, governors or members of the wider community. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate resilience, dedication and passion for the pupils in our school.
Arranging a visit to Jacksdale Primary and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@jacksdale.notts.sch.uk.
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