SENCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator)
Lakelands Primary School, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8AJThis job expired on 6 August 2022
Closing date
6 August 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Initially 1 day a week (0.2). This is a role that will grow with the school
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR2A
SENCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator) job summary
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENCO)
Initially 1 day a week (0.2). This is a role that will grow with the school
MPS / UPS + TLR2A SEND Allowance
Required September 2022
Lakelands Primary School Primary is a forward thinking, inclusive school with a strong, welcoming staff team and a supportive ethos. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced SENCo to join our growing team. You will be responsible for setting the vision and cultivating an inclusive learning environment for Lakelands Primary School and will play a key role in determining the strategic direction of SEND policy and provision within our school.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. You will be part of a strong and supportive team which is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where all are valued and encouraged to meet their full potential.
The successful candidate should:
be able to motivate and support staff and pupils
have high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour
be committed to working in close partnership with parents, governors and the wider community.
have a proven track record as an exemplary primary school teacher.
hold the National Award for SEN Co-ordination.
have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the current SEN Code of Practice.
possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
be well organised and flexible
The school can offer you:
an opportunity to develop as the school grows
excellent support from the headteacher and the wider trust
supportive staff and parents
happy and wonderful children
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work and Tech Schemes
Deadine for applications: Midday 20 May 2022
Interview date to be confirmed.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from colleagues from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people that identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender plus (LGBT+) as these groups are currently underrepresented in our trust.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
Further information about the job
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.
About Lakelands Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 269 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lakelands Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@lakelandsprimary.com
School location
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