SENDCO working across Dordon and Wood End Primary Schools
Dordon Primary School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1PJThis job expired on 6 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Easter at the latest
Closing date
6 January 2023 at 9am
Date listed
8 December 2022
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: This position is Full Time 1.0 FTE working across both schools throughout the week with a teaching commitment for PPA cover.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M2-M6 and UPS1-3
Additional allowances
This position has a TLR 2 (£4812)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable SENDCo to join our leadership team, being the champion for the children in our schools. Dordon and Wood End are both schools within the Community Academies Trust with a shared leadership team.
The successful candidate will have high expectations, a commitment to raising standards of attainment and up-to-date knowledge of SEND, teaching and behaviour management strategies. We are seeking passionate and driven individuals with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities.
What the school offers its staff
Dordon and Wood End foster an inclusive environment where children flourish and thrive.
As part of our Trust there is the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Midlands through our Professional Networks, Expert Groups and Institute of Education.
Further details about the role
- Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils with identified special educational needs (SEN) or a disability ensuring equality of opportunity for all
- Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
- Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
- Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils
- Act within, the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012)
- Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
- Be responsible for the strategic direction, development and management of provision for SEND pupils across Wood End and Dordon Primary Schools and be accountable for the standards of teaching and learning and pupil progress throughout the schools.
- Provide PPA cover for one class at each school
Commitment to safeguarding
Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values.
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About Dordon Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 209 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Dordon Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin2018@welearn365.com
- Phone number
- 01827 892422
Dordon is a one-form entry primary school in North Warwickshire. We are part of the Community Academies Trust. Our school offers a nurturing and inclusive environment to the 208 children that attend,
The children are the strength of our school. Their positivity and willingness to learn is infectious. We foster a sense of belonging, with everyone knowing they are a unique piece of the Dordon jigsaw.
Our staff team is excellent and there is always support available. We promote continuous professional development and want the best for all our colleagues.
Arranging a visit to Dordon Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin2018@welearn365.com.
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