SENDCO
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 0HAThis job expired on 18 October 2024
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
18 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Either full time or Monday-Wednesday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 6 to UPS 3
Additional allowances
SEN allowance £2679
What skills and experience we're looking for
The SENDCO, under the direction of the headteacher, will:
* Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school
* Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN
* Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
The ideal candidate will have
- Qualified Teacher Status with 5 years or more teaching experience
- The National Award for SEN Coordination or be working towards gaining within 3 years of achieving the post
- Thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
- The ability to write policies and reports for stakeholders
- The skills to work with pupils with a range of different abilities and needs – SEND, LAC, Pupil Premium, EAL, Mental Health
- Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND
- Experience of using a range of assessment tools to identify and meet pupils’ needs
- The ability to support, manage and overview the work of support staff working with SEND children
- The ability to lead staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEND children and adapt the curriculum for a range of needs
- The ability to work effectively with the Headteacher and SLT to achieve excellence
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a team and liaise with a variety of external agencies
- The ability Plan and hold statutory meetings
- Excellent management and organisational skills
What the school offers its staff
- A non-class based SENDCO position
- A caring happy school with a strong Catholic ethos
- Well behaved and enthusiastic children who love learning
- A hard working, dedicated staff team committed to raising standards
- A supportive and encouraging Governing Body
- A wide range of professional development opportunities
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is committed to ensuring a vigilant and safe school culture so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment by working within an agreed code of conduct. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and we will require proof of identity and relevant qualifications prior to the appointment being made according to the Local Authority’s policy on safeguarding children and safer recruitment. Please note that employment references must be from the most senior person in the organisation.
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About Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 275 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@corpusprimaryleeds.org
- Phone number
- 0113 248 3095
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a 1.5 form entry school with a record of high standards and high expectations based on our vision of ‘Excellence and Enjoyment with Christ at our Centre.’ Our school is a loving, thriving and vibrant community which encourages children to grow morally, spiritually, socially and intellectually. Ofsted June 2022 said, "Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. Pupils consistently display high standards of behaviour and conduct. The high expectations that pupils have for themselves and each other underpin the calm, purposeful and respectful environment across the school." Our Catholic Life permeates all aspects of school life. This was validated by our RE Inspection in December 2017 which judged us to be an outstanding. It is also an excellent school for staff at all levels to develop professionally.
Arranging a visit to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@corpusprimaryleeds.org.
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