SENCO
Valley Gardens Middle School, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AQThis job expired on 17 October 2024
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TMPS/UPS (£31,650 - £49,084)
Additional allowances
TLR2B (£5,645)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Description:
Valley Gardens Middle is an outstanding school. It is a highly popular and oversubscribed school with over 750 pupils on roll. Academic standards are well above age related expectations and the school remains ambitious to improve standards further. The ethos of the school is a particular strength and there is a thriving programme of extra-curricular activities. The school has a very strong SEND provision and a long history of success within the department.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding SENCO to contribute to the success and wellbeing of our pupils with additional needs and to further developing our reputation as a caring school.
The successful applicant should be a skilled teacher and have a passion for SEND. They should be able to use their knowledge and leadership to drive improvement within this area and across the whole school. There will be a small teaching commitment attached to this post.
At Valley Gardens we are committed to Continued Professional Development for all staff.
There is strong pastoral care and in our last Ofsted inspection, the school was graded outstanding. “Many pupils reach exceptionally high standards”.
Valley Gardens Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought, along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate.
What the school offers its staff
Pension scheme.
Reduced rate North Tyneside Gym membership.
Eyesight test - first check up funded by school.
Ongoing educational support and development of all staff with the provision of external and internal training courses.
Middle Leaders training programme for existing and aspiring managers.
Performance Management cycle.
Non uniform / dress down days.
A generous offer of PPA time (Teaching Staff).
Social gatherings as a whole staff throughout the year.
Bike to work scheme.
Access to wellbeing and medical support such as counselling and physiotherapy sessions provided through the sickness absence insurance company.
Supportive and friendly community.
Invitation to join staff wellbeing activities during term-time.
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 Valley Gardens Middle School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Middle
- School size
- 766 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Valley Gardens Middle School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hayley.tate@valleygardensmiddle.org
Valley Gardens Middle is an outstanding school. It is a highly popular and oversubscribed school with over 770 pupils on roll. Academic standards are well above age related expectations and the school remains ambitious to improve standards further. The vibrant and caring ethos of the school is a particular strength and there is a thriving programme of extra-curricular activities.
At Valley Gardens we are committed to staff wellbeing and to the Continued Professional Development of our staff.
The school has a strong pastoral care offer and in our most recent Ofsted inspection the school was graded outstanding. “Many pupils reach exceptionally high standards”.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher of PE to contribute to the further development of our reputation as a high performing school.
The successful applicant should have a passion for teaching and learning and be able to use their knowledge and experience to contribute to continual improvements within the department and across the whole school. They should have a vision for curricular and extra-curricular provision. The ability to support and stretch pupils at all levels is essential.
We are looking for team players who are prepared to commit to the school. The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and be able to work on their own initiative.
Please outline your skills, strengths and any experience within your application. Please note that any CV provided will not be considered as part of the recruitment application itself. All applications must be submitted on the appropriate application form provided.
Applications are welcomed from qualified teachers regardless of their levels of experience - we are seeking the right person for our school regardless of whether they are an ECT or a UPS3.
Arranging a visit to Valley Gardens Middle School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hayley.tate@valleygardensmiddle.org.
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