SENDCo
Seal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0DJThis job expired on 19 December 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2023 or earlier if possible
Closing date
19 December 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 November 2022
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- Full time Monday-Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS
Additional allowances
MPS plus SEND Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Seal is a thriving primary school in the outskirts of Sevenoaks which offers an inclusive curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils.
Due to the restructure of the federation, we are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational leader to join both the Seal and Inspire team.
Seal has a higher percentage of pupils with SEND than other local schools and are proud to say that we have an inclusive approach which enables pupils with SEND to thrive.
The successful candidate will have experience in leading SEND across the primary phase. The position will be full time, non teaching; enabling them to work with staff to provide the very best outcomes for their pupils and ensure the curriculum is accessed appropriately and effectively. We are lucky enough to be able to offer the support of an assistant 3 mornings per week to help with assessments and observations. In addition, the Federation has an Executive SENCo who works across the Federation supporting the SENCos in each school.
We are looking for someone that has:
- SEND leadership experience (qualification preferrable)
- proven track record as a 'good' or better teacher
- Experience of whole school leadership
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as leading a team
- Experience of holding staff to account for quality of provision
- Experience of raising standards
- Knowledge of current SEND legislation
- Knowledge of a range of interventions available
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to have difficult conversations while showing empathy
- Excellent organisational skills and is proactive
What the school offers its staff
In return, the inspire federation can offer:
- The very best working environment where everyone follows a well-being and culture charter which sets out clear expectations of behaviours and attitudes of all staff
- Leadership coaching and CPD (including an Executive SENCo)
- A supportive team of leaders and staff (including an assistant SENCo)
- Opportunities for growth and personal development
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person as Seal is on an upwards trajectory and goes from strength to strength every year. It is an amazing school to be part of; we have a shared vision and the most committed team of staff.
Visits are recommended, please contact the school office to book an appointment with either the Head of School or Executive SENCo on 01732762388 or email office@inspirefederation.co.uk
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 Seal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 383 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- lsmurthwaite@inspirefederation.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01732 762388
Arranging a visit to Seal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lsmurthwaite@inspirefederation.co.uk.
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