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SENDCo

Moulton Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7SW

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• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  1 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - We have an opportunity for an experienced SEN practitioner with QTS. This is a full-time post, for somebody who is ready to join our extended senior leadership team. The successful candidate will not have full class teaching responsibility, but will instead lead short small SEND group work throughout the week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have a degree in a relevant subject.
• Have QTS.
• Have experience in teaching KS1 and KS2 for at least two years.
• At least 12 months experience working as a school SENCO.

or

A commitment to achieve a National Award in Special Educational Needs within three years of appointment if having less than 12 months experience.

• Experience of working with pupils with SEND, and pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Experience working alongside an SLT to develop the quality of the curriculum and learning activities.
• Experience co-ordinating provision for children with SEND.
• Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and its application.
• Sound knowledge of the graduated approach to providing SEN support.
• Experience of behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals with SEND.
• A good understanding of the principles of school improvement.
• Experience working effectively with colleagues to improve classroom practice.
• Experience utilising and analysing effective assessment systems and recording and maintaining pupil records.
• Experience of behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals with SEND.
• Experience working effectively with colleagues to improve classroom practice.
  
• Experience utilising and analysing effective assessment systems and recording and maintaining pupil records.
• A commitment to equal opportunities and empowering others.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent time management and organisation skills.

An ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload, and that of others.

A flexible approach towards working practices.

The ability to work as both part of a team and independently.

An ability to work with pupils and their families in a sensitive and positive way.

An ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships.

High levels of drive, energy and integrity.

Demonstrable leadership qualities, e.g. assertiveness, confidence, resilience.

An ability to model good practice and engage in self-reflection.

A commitment to improve current skills and demonstrate a willingness to develop further.

What the school offers its staff

• Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• We value our staff and are committed to managing workload and protecting their well-being
  
• 2 Well Being Days
• Sick Pay

Commitment to safeguarding

The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment

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About Moulton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 570 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Moulton Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: dcoates@moultonprimaryschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01604 643061
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moulton-primary-school (opens in new tab)

At Moulton, our mission is to nurture and develop the ‘well-rounded’ child – a child that is confident, resilient and motivated, and who has the knowledge and skills to leave us well prepared for a changing world. To achieve this, our children need creative and enthusiastic teachers to support them on their journey and we are looking for the right person to become part of our fabulous team. At Moulton, we are all about growth and this underpins our commitment to personal and leadership development. We value our staff and are committed to managing workload and protecting their well-being Our parallel class structure mean that our teams work closely and support each other with all aspects of teaching and learning. Less-experienced teachers work alongside more experienced staff, as we all learn from each other. Our well-planned curriculum provides a great starting point for our themed topics, with a wealth of resources to choose from to make learning meaningful and fun for the children. Moulton is a large, village school in a beautiful setting. We have all the values of a traditional village primary but in a modern and well-resourced environment that enables us to provide a broad range of opportunities. Our children are amazing; their behaviour is outstanding and they love learning. Our parents are highly supportive and work with us in partnership to provide the very best for the children.

Arranging a visit to Moulton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dcoates@moultonprimaryschool.co.uk.

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