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Post: Inclusion Lead
Responsible to: Headteacher
Salary Scale:MPS + CAT SEN Allowence 1-4
Are you passionate about supporting children with SEND?
Do you want as many children as possible to fulfil their potential in a mainstream setting?
Are you considering training to be a SENCO?
Somers Heath Primary School are looking to appoint a dynamic and innovative Inclusion Lead to join our highly motivated team in a good school (Ofsted, December 2021).
You will need to:
• Be experienced /qualified/or be willing to train in the role of a Primary SENCO
• Take responsibility for SEN/inclusion provision
• Play a key role in school leadership and management
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to motivate and support staff and pupils
• Be an exemplary teacher
• Have high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour
• Be committed to working in close partnership with parents, governors and the wider community.
We set high standards for the quality of education at the school and will support you to become an outstanding SENCO through the provision of outstanding professional development including opportunities for outreach through our partnership with The Teaching School Hub, ITT support work and Catalyst Academies Trust, who are currently the highest performing Multi-Academy Trust in the country (DfE 2018).
Somers Heath is a two-form entry primary school with a newly refurbished building and a large site. The successful candidate will take over a well organised and smooth-running department and be supported by the Senior Leadership Team of the school and the network of SENCOs across The Trust.
A visit to Somers Heath is vital for any applicant so you can find out more about the role and our school. Please contact Heather Wilson-Roberts, our School Business Manager via (01708) 853397 or Heather.wilson-roberts@catrust.org.uk to arrange an appointment.
Closing Date:Friday 28th February 2025
Interview Date: w/c Monday10th March 2025
Information about the School
Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Martin Curtis, our Headteacher about this vacancy. Please contact our school office on 01708 853397 or admin.shps@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. We are proud of our children and our facilities and confident that you will want to work here.
This is an exciting time to join our school. Over the past few years Somers Heath has expanded to provide two classes across all years, joined Catalyst Academies Trust and appointed a new Headteacher. We hope you would like to be part of our aim to provide outstanding education for all children.
Somers Heath is situated close to the M25 and A13 road links, near The Dartford Crossing and Lakeside Shopping Centre.
Catalyst Academies Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be made a conditional offer subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check, and references. Applicants will also be required to complete a 'Disqualification by Association' declaration.