SENDCo and Pastoral Lead Vacancy at Ashleigh C of E Primary School
Ashleigh CofE Primary School, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJThis job expired on 18 November 2021
Closing date
18 November 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 October 2021
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- This is a full-time, permanent position working 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per year as of January 2022
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS - UPS: £25,714 - £41,604 FTE (this will be paid pro-rata according to hours and weeks worked)
SENDCo and Pastoral Lead Vacancy at Ashleigh C of E Primary School job summary
This position is required from January 2022 to be based in Ashleigh C of E Primary School, Barnstaple, North Devon. This post attracts a SENDCo allowance of £2,270 per annum, to be pro-rated as per FTE. We are looking for a skilled SENDCo and Pastoral Lead who is an excellent classroom practitioner and is able to demonstrate high levels of effectiveness in the classroom. They need to have strong organisational, leadership and communication skills, and should be able to offer advice, support and motivation to children, staff, parents and the wider community. They will lead and manage the school’s provision of SEND within a busy school. They need to demonstrate their ability to deliver the best possible outcomes for all learners, provide evidence of successful multi agency working and will preferably already hold or be working towards the National Professional SENDCo Qualification.
The role will also be to assist in provision for pupils’ wellbeing and provide support in tackling poor behaviour and lack of participation by working in partnership with staff, families/carers, professionals and pupils in a school context. Monitoring, support for pupils and staff and working with families to improve school pupils’ behaviour and wellbeing is fundamental in this role. The SENDCo, in partnership with the line managers and class teachers, will also ensure the most disadvantaged pupils have full access to the educational and extended school opportunities we have to offer and to help them overcome barriers to learning and participation. The SENDCo works under the direction and control of the Headteacher whilst being expected to work under less direct supervision and independently manage behaviour incidents, plan and deliver activities and work with families, staff and external agencies.
Essential Educational Requirements
The successful candidate will need to inspire and motivate and children and staff and be able to form positive professional relationships with all stakeholders. They will need to be a skilful communicator and be able to manage tricky situations to achieve the best outcomes. They must use own excellent practice to improve others’ inclusive teaching and be able to use monitoring to lead improvement in provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. They will have a commitment to seeking out and sharing the best methods to help the individual and to removing any barriers which might lead to underachievement. They have the ability to set appropriate learning targets and to support staff in developing teaching strategies to enable these to be met by the child. They will need to be efficient and organised and have a commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities, inclusion, diversity, health & safety and access for all and promoting the welfare of all of our children
Essential Skills and Experience
Qualified teacher status.
Knowledge of standards expected in each year group.
Knowledge of the effectiveness of different intervention strategies that will meet individual needs
Able to use different strategies to maintain good behaviour across the school.
Evidence of leading whole school improvement initiatives.
Ability to interpret and act on data.
Extensive good/outstanding teaching in a primary school.
Experience of working with staff in a medium or large primary school.
Experience of safeguarding procedures
Extensive knowledge and application of the SEND Code of Practice.
Although not class-based, this post does require the SENDCo to work alongside children, for no more than 3 hours per day. Our SENDCo is a key member of our Senior Leadership Team. The successful applicant will work as part of the Ventrus SEND Best Practice Network. If you would like to join a friendly and supportive team, and work with children who are well motivated and want to learn, then we would like to hear from you. If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact the school.
This is a full-time, permanent position working 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per year as of January 2022.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should identify your suitability for the post.
Closing date for application is 12 noon on Thursday 18th November 2021. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 22nd November 2021.
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.
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About Ashleigh CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
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- School size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ashleigh CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ashleigh@ventrus.org.uk
Ashleigh Church of England Primary School is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools who actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, we offer excellent career and development opportunities.
Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
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