SENDCo
John Keats Primary School, London, SE16 3FN12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Relevant Experience
- Extensive Teaching Expertise: Over four years of high-quality teaching experienceacross multiple Key Stages.
- Leadership Excellence: Proven track record of successful leadership.
- Classroom Mastery: Exceptional teaching skills across all primary phases, with a strongcommitment to enhancing children's learning quality.
- Legislative Savvy: Comprehensive knowledge and experience of relevant legislation,including the SEND Code of Practice, equal opportunities, and disability discriminationlaws.
- Intervention Expertise: Skilled in various interventions and their appropriate applicationwithin the school's resources and individual child contexts.
- Educational Insight: In-depth understanding of current educational issues and theirimpact on inclusion, behaviour support, and Education Welfare Services.
- Behaviour Policy Implementation: Experience in implementing consistent behaviourpolicies.
- Teaching and Learning Assessment: Proficient in monitoring and assessing teachingand learning across the Primary phase.
- Data-Driven Improvement: Skilled in using data to raise educational standards.
- SEND/Inclusive Provision Leadership: Desirable experience in leading SEND/Inclusiveprovision.
- Provision for Able Children: Desirable experience in developing provisions for more ablechildren.
- Performance Management Leadership: Desirable experience in leading PerformanceManagement.
- Inter-Agency Collaboration: Desirable experience in inter-agency work.
Knowledge and Skills
- Primary Curriculum Mastery: Strong understanding of the Primary Curriculum andchildren's development across the Primary phase.
- Effective Teaching Methods: Knowledge of a wide range of effective teaching methods.
- SEND Code of Practice: Thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
- Communication Proficiency: Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral,with a wide range of people.
- Safeguarding Commitment: Dedication to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people.
- Self-Evaluation Expertise: Knowledge and evidence of delivering self-evaluationprocesses.
- Team Motivation: Ability to motivate and lead a team with sensitivity and energy.
- Assessment Understanding: Insight into effective assessment in education and its useto promote academic progression for pupils.
- Change Management: Skilled at managing change.
- High Expectations: Commitment to promoting high expectations of pupil outcomes at alltimes.
- Relationship Building: Ability to foster excellent relationships with pupils.
- Inclusion Promotion: Ability to promote inclusion at all times.
- Reflective Practice: Demonstrated ability to reflect on own practice to positively impactchildren's learning.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Resource Management: Effective organisation and management of whole schoolresources.
- ICT Proficiency: Experience and understanding of ICT as a management tool.
- Community Links: Ability to foster links with the local community and other schools,locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with arange of stakeholders.
Personal Qualities
- Positive and Optimistic: A positive and optimistic outlook.
- Accountability: Strong sense of accountability.
- Humour: Good sense of humour.
- Improvement Drive: Constant drive for improvement.
- Motivational Ability: Ability to motivate colleagues and students.
- Attendance Excellence: Excellent attendance record.
- Team Professionalism: Able to work professionally as part of a team.
- Flexibility: Adaptable and flexible.
- Initiative: Ability to use own initiative.
- Organisational Skills: Good organisation and timekeeping skills.
What the school offers its staff
- Endless Growth Opportunities: Access to ongoing professional development to help you thrive in your career.
- Thriving Partnerships: Strong collaborations with schools to enhance your impact and network.
- A Happy and Supportive Team: Work alongside a motivated, friendly, and encouraging group of professionals. We are committed to helping you achieve your professional goals.
- Comprehensive Training and Development: NEST supports the continuous growth of all our staff.
- Course and Qualification Opportunities: Enhance your skills for your current role or prepare for future opportunities.
- Career Advancement: Gain qualifications that can help you progress within the organisation.
- Resources You Deserve: A well-equipped environment with the tools and support you need to succeed.
- Innovative Culture: Join an organisation that values creativity, teamwork, and fresh ideas.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy staff benefits like the Cycle to Work scheme and technology discounts.
- Special Discounts: Gain access to CSSC Benefits, BHN Extras and Blue Light Card savings, making your life outside work even better.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to johnkeatsoffice@nestschools.org
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About John Keats Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 308 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Keats Primary School website
- Email address
- johnkeatsoffice@nestschools.org
At John Keats Primary School, we believe that every child’s potential is boundless, and we are dedicated to helping them soar. Our unwavering high expectations ensure that each child achieves exceptional progress, thriving in an environment where they are truly cherished. Supported by a passionate and devoted staff team, we are committed to nurturing not just the child but their family, creating a community built on care, trust, and excellence.
We are driven by the belief that every child has the ability to shine. By fostering their confidence, uncovering their talents, and fuelling their aspirations, we empower our pupils to lay the foundations for lifelong success. From their very first steps with us, we provide a forward-thinking, aspirational education that prepares them to navigate their future with determination and resilience.
Our inspiring curriculum is designed to go beyond academics, developing the whole child. Learning at John Keats is enriched by extensive opportunities outside the classroom, from stimulating school trips and visits to an impressive variety of clubs and activities. With exceptional indoor and outdoor facilities, children are encouraged to explore their interests, build new skills, and create lasting memories.
Our unique location enhances our offer further, enabling partnerships, networks, and collaborative projects with a wide range of organisations. These relationships bring exciting, real-world experiences to our pupils and professional growth for our staff, adding depth and richness to our community.
At the heart of our success is the vibrant, close-knit community that thrives here at John Keats. The strong bonds between staff, pupils, parents, and the wider community create a safe, supportive atmosphere where every child feels valued, inspired, and ready to take on the world.
"Join Us in Empowering Every Child:
A Community of Care, Trust, and Excellence at John Keats Primary School"
Arranging a visit to John Keats Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email johnkeatsoffice@nestschools.org.
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