SENCo & Outstanding Classroom Practitioner, Old Hill Primary

Are you an exceptional teacher with a passion for SEND? Are you a qualified SENCo, or keen to train as one?

Old Hill Primary School and Nursery is looking for an outstanding classroom teacher and SENCo to join our leadership team in January 2025. This exciting role offers the opportunity to blend your classroom expertise with strategic leadership in SEND, driving innovation and support across our school.

As a participant in the PEIA - WESEND Sandwell project, we offer a unique platform for you to contribute to the development of pioneering SEND support models. In this role, you will be instrumental in establishing and managing our SEND Hub (not a focused provision), while providing strategic leadership in SEND and continuing to teach in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

SENCo Role (Initially 1 day per week, expanding to 2 days out of class):

• Lead on the development and implementation of SEND strategies across the school and nursery.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure effective SEND interventions and support for pupils.
• Set up and manage our SEND Hub, promoting innovative approaches to inclusion.
• Work closely with external agencies, parents, and carers to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Monitor SEND pupils' progress, oversee Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and ensure statutory requirements are met.

KS2 Teacher (2 days per week):

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons tailored to the needs of all pupils.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment where every child is encouraged to succeed.
• Work as part of the wider school team to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

The Ideal Candidate:

• An outstanding teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has completed NASENCo or is committed to working towards the NPQ for SEN Coordination within 3 years.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and has experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Is organised, collaborative, and passionate about ensuring all children receive the support they need to thrive.

Why Join Us?:

• Be part of the innovative PEIA - WESEND Sandwell project, shaping new approaches to SEND support.
• A supportive and collaborative team with a commitment to inclusion and development.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in both teaching and SEND leadership.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team at Old Hill Primary School and Nursery.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school so that you can get a sense of what we’re like. Please contact our Business Manager, Kylie Raybould, on 01384 569213 to make an appointment.

Application packs are available to download below or via email to kraybould@oldhillprimaryschool.com

Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school at the above email address

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Please return application forms either by email or post.

HOURS: 0.6 - 3 days per week

GRADE:  Teachers Main Pay Range - £30,000 - £41,333 pro-rata per annum (actual salary £18,000 - £24,799 pro-rata per annum) plus TLR

LOCATION: Old Hill Primary School Lawrence Lane , Cradley Heath, West Midlands B64 6DR

SCHOOL VISIT DATES:  Wednesday 9th October 2024 @ 4:00pm

                                          Thursday 10th October 2024 @ 4:00pm

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 17th October 2024

SHORT LISTING DATE: Friday 18th October 2024

INTERVIEW DATE:  Monday 21st October 2024