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SENCO

Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8AA

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 January 2025

• Closing date

  7 October 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £57,831 - £63,815
• Pay scale: L7-11

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have a proven track record of excellence in the role of SENCO and improving learning and progress for all children
• In liaison with the Head Teacher, determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
• Have excellent knowledge of the curriculum and SEND Code of Practice
• Have successfully completed the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination
• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN
• Line manage the Assistant SENCO
• Under the guidance of the Lead DSL, ensure that all safeguarding and child protection (including online safety) matters arising at the School are adealt with effectively
• Lead the work of the school Learning Mentors
• Lead the development and implementation of the Nurture and mental health and wellbeing provision
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to join a highly skilled and committed staff with a great team spirit
• Friendly, caring and hardworking pupils
• Excellent professional learning opportunities and commitment to your continuing professional development
• The opportunity to develop your leadership skills
• An attractive and well-resourced learning environment

Further details about the role

This is a non-class-based role with the successful candidate playing an active role in the senior leadership team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 658 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: headteacher@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01924 367396
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wakefield-snapethorpe-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Snapethorpe Primary is a large school with over 680 pupils and over 100 staff on role.

Our school is a place where everyone is included and valued. We are proud that our children enjoy coming to school and that they know their education and care are at the centre of everything they do.

With a focus on constantly improving, we nurture and celebrate individual talents and interests, emphasising high expectations and the importance of always trying one’s best in every situation.

This is an exciting time to join the school and help to shape our future as we change and develop with new members of the Leadership Team.

Arranging a visit to Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk.

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