Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

About Us

Coten End Primary is a large, very popular, 3-form entry school situated in Warwick. There are 610 pupils on roll and by September 2019 we will have 3 forms in every year group throughout the school.

We will ensure that your time at Coten End is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Our ethos is reflected in the school motto “Learning For Everyone, Learning From Everyone”.

The Role

FTE: 0.6

TLR2 (£4582)

An exciting opportunity has become available to lead Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in our school. You will have either experience working as a SENDCO or a desire to develop the role. You must hold Qualified Teacher Status and have excellent knowledge of SEND.

You will benefit from:

• Inspiring and enthusiastic children who thrive during their time at Coten End; 
• High quality professional development opportunities and the chance to learn and develop your practice through undertaking new challenges as an experienced teacher in a large, expanding school; 
• Collaboration with outstanding teachers and support staff whose tremendous knowledge and enthusiasm create stimulating lessons that inspire our children to work to the best of their ability; 
• An exciting and creative curriculum; 
• A warm and welcoming environment with excellent facilities.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• have a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe and safeguarding procedures; 
• be an excellent classroom practitioner who ensures that all children, whatever their ability, make great progress; 
• have a proven track record of ensuring SEND pupils make progress; 
• be a dedicated professional with the ability to inspire children and colleagues; 
• set the highest standards for themselves, the children and others; 
• have an excellent understanding of SEND requirements and procedures; 
• work successfully in partnership with parents, our community and outside agencies; 
• have experience of supporting pupils with SEND; 
• fulfil the requirements of an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about their profession, committed to ensuring inclusion for all, a team player who will enjoy working with a vibrant staff and with the vision and drive to help raise standards.

Additional Information & How to Apply

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects and all staff, parents and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you are interested in this post please complete an application form; please email your application to admin2623@welearn365.com together with a letter explaining your personal educational philosophy and demonstrating your experiences of how you have met the needs of pupils with a range of special needs and/or disabilities (1 side of A4 on each).

Visits to the school are encouraged; these will take place on Thursday 17th January at 3.45pm and Monday 21st January at 2pm - please contact the school office on 01926 491329 to make an appointment.

Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact Kerry Pope, Assistant Head teacher and Inclusion Manager, on (01926) 491329 or email admin2623@welearn365.com.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 24th January 2019 @ 9.00 a.m. 
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 30th January. 
If you have not been contacted by the end of Friday 25th January then your application has been unsuccessful.