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We are looking to appoint an aspirational and driven professional, who is passionate about SEND and inclusion to join our one form entry primary school from September 2024.The successful candidate will bring an innovative and creative approach to supporting and enhancing SEN provision and will effectively manage and develop the progress and achievement of our SEND pupils.
The successful candidate will:
- have had previous experience working as a SENCo
- hold the SENCo qualification
- be passionate about inclusion and special educational needs
- be an exemplary primary school teacher
- be an excellent communicator with children and their parents, colleagues and external agencies and professionals
- have knowledge of effective teaching and learning styles and how they can be used effectively for individual children
- have a proven track record of improving learning and progress for all children
- be able to lead colleagues to further develop provision for SEND pupils
- have the skills to support and train staff to meet the needs of pupils with SEMH as well as other needs eg ASD, ADHD
- have excellent planning and organisation skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- have excellent knowledge of the curriculum and SEND Code of Practice
- have resilience and the ability to work under pressure
- provide inspiring leadership for SEND provision across the school, working alongside SLT
We can offer you:
- Wonderful children who are keen to learn.
- A friendly, caring working environment where everyone is valued.
- A commitment to on-going professional development and support.
- An opportunity to work collaboratively with other local schools including schools that are also part of Discovery Educational Trust.
- An opportunity to be fully involved in all aspects of school development.
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact our school office for further information or to arrange a visit.
Please complete the application form in full as incomplete applications and CVs alone will not be accepted.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
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