SENDCO
Meadow Park Academy, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BSThis job expired on 21 May 2021
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
21 May 2021 at 3pm
Date listed
29 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + SEN allowance.
SENDCO job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate SENDCO to join this dedicated team as we continue on our improvement journey.
Our newly appointed SENDCO would work alongside our Inclusion Team to lead and manage provision for pupils with SEN and disability in our school. Ideally, the successful candidate will have completed the SENDCO qualification, however, if you are a highly experienced SEN teacher who would like to qualify as a SENDCO we would consider this option and support your training.
Meadow Park Academy is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives. Through the Trust, we provide high-quality professional development, coaching and leadership opportunities. This includes a number of specialist Trust-wide roles that offer talented teachers and leaders the opportunity to develop in their career and make an even bigger difference to children and young people.
Want to find out more? Why not come and see our lovely green site for yourself and meet the Meadow Park team? To arrange a visit, please contact David Phillips dphillips@meadowpark.anthemtrust.uk.
Ready to apply? Please complete the application found on our website and return to David Phillips at the above email address. We are sorry, but we do not accept CVs.
Interviews: applications considered on receipt, interviews held shortly after.
Essential educational requirements
Appropriate teaching and academic qualifications, including degree and PGCE.
Essential qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
Evidence of personal commitment to continued professional development.
Essential skills and experience
Commitment to improving student learning and raising achievement.
Enthusiasm to inspire in pupils a desire to learn and participate.
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
Well developed inter-personal skills and flexible approaches in using them with staff, students, parents and the wider community.
Experience and understanding of pupils of all abilities.
Experience of teaching within KS1 of a primary school, with proven success.
Experience of curriculum planning, assessment and moderation.
Proven record as a teacher whose pupils reach high standards of learning and achievement.
Wide ranging knowledge of current developments in the National Curriculum and its assessment.
Very good knowledge of inclusive curriculum and pastoral approaches to school improvement.
Specific knowledge of innovative educational approaches which make a difference to pupil outcomes.
Employee benefits
Meadow Park Academy is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives. Through the Trust, we provide high-quality professional development, coaching and leadership opportunities. This includes a number of specialist Trust-wide roles that offer talented teachers and leaders the opportunity to develop in their career and make an even bigger difference to children and young people.
A full job description and person specification can be found on our website.
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 Meadow Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 370 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Meadow Park Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- dphillips@meadowpark.anthemtrust.uk
- Phone number
- 01189375562
A two form entry primary school rated 'Good' by Ofsted 2018. Meadow Park Academy is a vibrant, welcoming in the heart of diverse community Tilehurst area Reading, county town Berkshire. We believe days should be one most exciting periods anybody's life, as new skills and knowledge are gained every day. At we strive to make our happy safe place for all, so that children can engage curriculum both inside outside classroom, gain skills, confidence become proactive members community.
Arranging a visit to Meadow Park Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dphillips@meadowpark.anthemtrust.uk.
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