SENCo at Harlow Inspirational Learning Trust

Job Description

Post Title: SENCo
Education Stage: Primary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 4 days a week
Pay Scale: Dependent on experience
Closing Date: 22nd April 2025, 12pm

Interviews: w/c 28th April 2025

What skills and experience we are looking for:
We are seeking a passionate and highly motivated individual to join our team as the SENCo at Harlow Inspirational Learning Trust, working across The Henry Moore Primary School and Milwards Primary School and Nursery.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Experience as a SENCo or working within Special Educational Needs (SEN);
Excellent organisational skills to manage resources, staff and support for children with additional needs effectively;
A strong team player mindset to collaborate with staff across the Trust;
Outstanding classroom practitioner skills, evidenced by a commitment to high-quality teaching and inclusivity;
A genuine passion for promoting the educational and personal development of all students.
What the school offers its staff:
At Harlow Inspirational Learning Trust, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment for both our students and staff. We offer:

Inclusive schools that cater to diverse learning needs;
Supportive Senior Leadership Teams across the Trust;
Assistant SENCOs in each school, to support the SENCo in the day to day running of the SEN departments;
Strong SEN teams in each school, ensuring specialised assistance for students with additional needs
A friendly and fun staff culture, where teamwork and collaboration are celebrated.

We would love to hear from candidates who share our vision of making a difference in the lives of our students with special educational needs. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated leader with a strong commitment to inclusion, we encourage you to apply.

To get a flavour of our schools, please see our websites:

www.henrymoore.essex.sch.uk and www.milwards.essex.sch.uk

Visits to the schools aremost welcome by appointment.

If you wish to discuss this post, please contact:

Sarah Cowley-Head Teacher (Henry Moore), Michael Doughty - Head Teacher (Milwards) or

Lissy Nixon - HILT Lead Practitioner for SEND

Job description, Person Specification and application forms are available on the school website or via the school office.

* Harlow Inspirational Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to safer recruitment procedures and the appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and, suitable references.

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Information about the School

Harlow Inspirational Learning Trust

The Henry Moore Primary School opened in September 2001. The school became an Academy MAT in November 2015 and a Sponsor in March 2016. It is the founding member of Harlow Inspirational Learning Trust.

Henry Moore School has 570 children on role and 94 members of staff

The Henry Moore School has been well-maintained over the years and re-modelled many times. There are nineteen classes. As well as the classrooms there are six offices, a computer suite, library, food technology room and two halls, one of which accommodates a breakfast and after school club.

The field is astro turf and is used year round for playtimes and sport. There is high fencing around the school and the site and school are accessed via electronic doors and gates. The governing body has made a commitment to modify the school where and when necessary to meet the specific needs of pupils.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.