SENDCo
Birch Hill Primary School, Bracknell Forest, Berkshire, RG12 7WWThis job expired on 18 September 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
18 September 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 August 2022
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
- TPS + SEN Allowance
SENDCo job summary
Special Education Needs & Disability Coordinator (SENDCo)
When: Full Time starting January 2023
Pay:Main/Upper pay range plus SEN allowance
The children, staff and governors of Birch Hill Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced SENDCo.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual to join oursupportive team to work with our children and families.
The successful candidate will lead the strategic development of SEND and provision across the school. They will be responsible for the day-to-day running and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils; including overseeing our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP).They will also lead on providing professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and external agencies to ensure legal and statutory requirements are met for all pupils with SEND needs.
Birch Hill is a popular two form entry primary school with a Nursery. The school is well resourced and has extensive outside space including an ‘Edible Playground’. There are currently 400 children on roll.
Birch Hill Primary was judged Good in our Ofsted report (October 2019).
Ourreport acknowledges:· Teachers make lessons interesting, pupils learn quickly and have a wide range of opportunities.· Pupils say they have lots of friends and they feel safe.· The school is at the centre of the community.· Leaders and governors are ambitious for the pupils to succeed.
Our school is situated in the heart of the Birch Hill community in Bracknell, with shops and open spaces on our doorstep.
Please contact the school business by email to arrange a discussion with the Head to discuss this role further.sbm@birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk
Closing date: Sunday 18thSeptember. If you have not heard from us by Tuesday 20thSeptember, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Interviews will be held Friday 23rdSeptember 2022. Applications will be considered as they are submitted and interviews may be arranged before the closing date if suitable candidates apply.
Address: Leppington, Birch Hill Primary School, Bracknell RG12 7WW
Telephone: 01344 455815
Website: www.birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk
How to Apply
Please complete the online application form
Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered. No agencies please.
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form, when you will need to tell us about any spent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which may later appear on your DBS Certificate. To find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visithttps://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) has responsibility for working together to oversee the safety and well-being of children and adults in Bracknell Forest. Find out more about the BFSB athttps://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. We aim to ensure that individuals are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, job requirements, skills, aptitudes and other objective criteria. In this respect we will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not covered by legislation or existing codes of practice.
Disability
We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. To help us with our commitment to this guarantee, please indicate if you have a disability on your application form.
Pre–employment medical check
You may be asked about your physical ability to perform the job during interview. As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire from which our Occupational Health Advisor will assess your medical suitability to do the job. You may be required to attend a medical examination.
References
On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. If you have previously worked with children at least one must be from this employer. References will not be accepted from relatives or people writing solely in the capacity of friends. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment
Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
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 Birch Hill Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 419 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Birch Hill Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sbm@birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01344 455815
Our school is situated in the heart of the Birch Hill community in Bracknell, with shops and open spaces on our doorstep.
Arranging a visit to Birch Hill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk.
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