‘The Ridge Primary is a happy and friendly school. The atmosphere in school is warm and supportive, with a positive climate for learning.’

Don’t just take our word for it: this is what OFSTED has to say about us!

We are looking to recruit a SENCo to join our staff but first and foremost, we want to recruit a great teacher – someone who is passionate and skilled in enabling all pupils, but especially those with SEN, to reach their potential. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, hardworking and caring teaching and support staff team, who work together to create a purposeful learning environment, where everyone can succeed. We are committed to developing our staff and provide wonderful opportunities for staff development in approaches such as Kinetic Letters, Talk for Writing lead by our school based English SLE and as part of a Maths Hub Teacher Research Group.

Hours: Full time

Salary: Teachers Pay Scales + SEN Allowance

We would be delighted to receive your application if you:

• are ambitious for every child to achieve the best that they possibly can
• have a proven record of high quality teaching and learning and are willing to share your classroom practice
• have the desire and experience to take a role in the strategic leadership of SEN across the school
• are committed to your own continued professional development, including a commitment to achieve the SENCo Award if not already held
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to advise, manage and lead others in the role of SENCo
• are able to build positive relationships with parents and colleagues from a range of agencies
• have high expectations of yourself and others
• are highly organised, motivated and flexible and are prepared to work hard
• are able to promote the vision and values of the school, demonstrating high professional standards.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone Mrs D Hudson (Headteacher) to arrange a convenient time.

Application is via the WM Jobs website (www.wmjobs.co.uk). 

Closing date for applications: 12 noon – Monday 4^th October 2021

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure check.  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Ridge Primary School

Gregory Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands. DY8 3NF Tel: 01384 818800

www.ridge.dudley.sch.uk

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