SENCO

Salary: Main Scale + SEN allowance

Contract: Fixed-term Maternity Cover

Part-time Required as soon as possible (3 days per week)

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Part-time SENCO to cover maternity leave. You must be dynamic, enthusiastic and committed to inclusive education. You will be responsible for leading and managing the School's provision for students with SEND and make a wider contribution to whole school improvement.

Can you inspire, motivate and innovate? Are you research focused? Can you act independently as well as in a team? As SENCO you will be supporting the development of a whole school ethos in which the raising of student aspiration is central to your work. You must be seen as a highly effective leader and an excellent practitioner. You will set the highest standards for yourself and others and must be committed to all students receiving an outstanding educational experience in a school that is focussed on raising standards at every level.

As a school we need someone with:

· Experience of implementing strategies on a whole-school basis to support students with SEND

· A thorough understanding of The Code of Practice

· A thorough understanding of how best to support a range of students with multiple learning difficulties

· Experience of managing and working with a team of teachers/TAs

Working at Belle Vue you can expect:

· Support from the Senior Leadership Team and a team of experienced teachers

· Opportunities for CPD

· Wonderful children

· Supportive parents

· A positive approach to work life balance

· A welcoming and friendly school

Belle Vue Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and also promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We strongly advise that any prospective candidates view the school before applying. To do this, please contact Mrs L Millinchip on 01384 389900.

If you would like to apply for this position, please refer to the job description and person specification and download the application form. It is vital that you include a personal statement alongside the application form. Please note that we do not accept CV applications.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd June 2024

Interview date: Monday 10th June 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.  

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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Attached documents
Senco Job description & Spec (1).docx