SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS & DISABILITIES COORDINATOR/PUPIL PREMIUM ADVOCATE-Flash Ley Primary

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dedicated and experienced SENDCo to join our fabulous team.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to lead and manage the next stage of development of the school’s provision for pupils with a range of special education needs and disabilities. You would also be accountable for our disadvantaged pupils.

This is a part time position, two days equivalence (this can be flexible) required as soon as possible (temporary for one year initially)

The successful candidate will:-

Share our high expectations for all our pupils.

*have significant experience of teaching pupils with SEND

*possess a good working knowledge of the new SEND Code of Practice

*possess the National Award for SEND Co-ordination

*demonstrate a willingness to share their own good/outstanding practice with colleagues

*provide training and support for colleagues on SEND matters

*liaise effectively with parents, school and external agencies

*be proactive to get professionals as quickly as possible

*managing the systems and processes of SEND provision efficiently and effectively

*be enthusiastic, approachable and have an open and positive attitude

*have experience of leadership or a proven input in to raising attainment and progress

*a commitment to wider life of the school

*have significant experience of supporting staff with personalised programmes of learning for complex needs along with the writing of IEP’s

*have vast experience of applying for EHC plans and additional funding

* be proactive to involve professionals as quickly as possible

We are offering you:-

*induction and support package – including CPD and mentoring by a member of SLT

*an experience, friendly and supportive staff team

*a positive and caring ethos with children at the heart of all we do

*enthusiastic children who enjoy learning

Flash Ley Primary School is an effective and inclusive school, with high expectations of all its children.  We have a strong staff team, good relationships with parents, the local community, supportive governors and wide range of outdoor learning opportunities.  This is a great opportunity for a hard-working individual, who is committed to the progress of every child and a determination to 'have high expectations and to aim high' !

Visits to the school are essential!  Please contact Mrs Bates or Ms Powell on 01785 337340 to arrange a convenient appointment.

Salary negotiable for the right applicant.

Closing date:- Wednesday 4^th September 2019 at noon.

Flash Ley Primary School

Hawksmoor Road

Stafford

ST17 9DR

e-mail: office@flashley.staffs.sch.uk

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.