Job Description

The Headteacher of Hinguar Primary School and the CEO of Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring SENCO to join our team, with a passion for working with vulnerable children to ensure they receive the education they deserve. You will be able to bring an innovative and creative approach to supporting the strategic direction and development of SEND provision across our school, whilst effectively managing and developing the progress and achievement of our SEND pupils.

You will be a strong practitioner with a degree and a teaching qualification, and you will hold the National SENCO qualification. Experience of working with pupils with SEND, PP and CLA, as well as an up-to-date knowledge of the SEND agenda, is essential.

Information about the School

Hinguar Primary School and Nursery is a creative and innovative Academy that promotes a love of learning within a safe, caring, respectful environment. We are an Academy that is committed to supporting and improving our local community and to working with our colleagues within Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT).

Our school promotes a sense of community and places a strong emphasis on developing skills for learning and positive attitudes towards achievement. Our motto is "Together We Achieve" whereby we all learn together, talk about what we are learning and help, support each other to achieve success.

We aim to foster secure home-school partnerships focused upon working together to challenge and support every child to aspire and realise their potential. Hinguar Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, governors, parents and volunteers to share this commitment. We look forward to working together in partnership.