Maternity Cover SENCo (Qualified Teacher)

SOUTH GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL

SENCO QUALIFIED TEACHER January 2025

MATERNITY COVER

 

Dates:              Apply by 12PM Monday 2^nd December 2024 

Job start:          1^st January 2025

Salary:             MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance (if qualified) depending on experience

Contract Type: Maternity Cover 1 Year with the view to extend until staff member returns.

Contract term:  28hrs

Short-Listing     Tuesday 3^rd December 2024

Interviews         Tuesday 10^th December 2024

 

 

 

South Grove Primary School Ofsted MAY 2024

All categories Outstanding

 

‘Pupils flourish at this welcoming and inclusive school. Positive relationship exist between pupils, staff and teachers. This fosters an environment where everyone treats each other with high levels of respect and courtesy. Staff encourage all pupils to be reflective, respectful, responsible and resilient. It is a stimulating place for pupils to learn.’

 

‘Teachers are aspirational for pupils’ achievement and behaviour. The school has created a curriculum and a climate for learning that enables pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to excel in all that they do. Pupils work hard and listen attentively. They are rightly proud of the work that they produce.’

 

‘Classrooms are calm and inviting. Behaviour in lessons is exemplary. Pupils show remarkable empathy for others. Bullying is rare, and pupils know that adults will respond swiftly to any concerns they raise. Pupils are happy and feel safe in school.’

 

‘The school values pupils’ opinions. Staff and governors frequently consult them about many aspects of school life. Pupils relish the wealth of opportunities to work together with the wider school community for the benefit of all’.

 

‘Pupils enjoy the many clubs and activities, such as karate, coding and knitting. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the education and care that their children receive at the school.’

 

South Grove Primary School is looking for a dynamic, innovative, inspirational and visionary SENCO. The post would suit someone who demonstrates passion, commitment and the desire to make ‘a real difference’.  As SENCO you will take on the responsibility for the day-to-day operation for the provision made by the school for pupils with SEND in both the Mainstream School and the Special Resourced Provision.  This is a hugely rewarding opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives and realise the aspirations of our most supportive parents/carers. 

 

Candidates should have:-

• Qualified Teacher with 5 years or more teaching experience
• The National Award for SEN Co-ordination or be working towards
• Experience of working with children with Special Needs
• Thorough knowledge of the new SEND Code of Practice
• The ability to lead staff and provide professional guidance in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEN children to secure high quality teaching and learning
• Skilful in working with pupils with a range of different abilities and needs – SEND, LAC, Pupil Premium, EAL, G & T
• To work effectively with the Headteacher, SLT, and Governors to achieve excellence, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met to bring about high standards for all pupils.
• The ability to support and overview the work of teaching assistants working with SEN children
• A proven track record of outstanding teaching and effective management skills along with highly developed and sensitive interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good management and organisational skills and experience of leading/managing other staff
• The necessary communication skills enabling liaison with a variety of external agencies
• Experience of working in partnership with parents, carers, external agencies and the community.

 

In return, we can offer you:

• We can offer you an excellent working school environment where staff are happy, positive and dedicated
• There is a dedicated SENCO office, the school is well resourced and have highly effective and well established intervention strategies
• We have a strong and clear vision with an engaging curriculum which develops and celebrates the potential of each child
• Positive relationships with families of children with SEND

South Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought ad successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

 

Further information and applications forms are available from the School Business Manager, Jazz Ali.

 

We would love potential candidates to visit the school and have the opportunity to ask questions of staff and children.

 

Visits will be taking place on:

 

• Thursday 14^th November 2024 at 4pm

 

• Thursday 21st November 2024 at 4pm

 

To organise a visit please contact Jazz Ail or Ami Sheerer.

 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as other pre-appointment checks.

CVs are not accepted.

 

Closing Date: Apply by 12PM Monday 2^nd December 2024              

Shortlisting: Tuesday 3^rd December 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 10^th December 2024