Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspirational SENCO to join our team in our brilliant school, where no two days are the same! This post is a permanent role and is well-suited to an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge. This is an exciting opportunity if you aspire for excellence and thrive to make learning irresistible by providing the very best for all children.
Our school ethos and curriculum are centered around ‘Making Learning Irresistible’ and we feel that this role presents an opportunity for an accomplished SENDCo to contribute to our school’s inclusive community and play a vital role in shaping its future direction. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality education and driving positive change, we encourage you to apply.
The school values and learning behaviours are centered around our Six Strands of: Boundaries, Focus, Independence, Resilience, Respect and Self-Regulation. These behaviours, foster not only the skills but also the explicit knowledge and vocabulary for children to express themselves and any challenges they may face.
We can offer you:
- A purposeful, enriched and engaging curriculum;
- A team of friendly staff who support each other and who work together to achieve the best outcomes for all children;
- A modern, spacious and engaging physical learning environment;
- Amazing children who value their education, participate in their learning and contribute to the wider school;
- Support from our experienced SLT;
- Good opportunities for career development.
Your role is to:
- Drive the development of strong SEND provision across the school.
- Utilise your expertise to track pupil progress using data and tailored approaches.
- Develop collaborative partnerships with parents, outside agencies, and colleagues.
- Employ your understanding of the Annual Review and statutory assessment processes.
- Create customised learning packages to meet individual pupil needs creatively.
- Be an integral part of the SLT.
- Line management of support staff, including performance management.
- Cover class teaching when required.
We are looking for someone who:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a SENDCo.
- QTS and a minimum of an undergraduate degree.
- National Award SENCO Qualification.
- Profound understanding of current SEN developments, theory, and provision.
- Expertise in pupil identification, curricular planning, and progress monitoring for SEND.
- Strong communication, organisational, and team-working skills.
- Has the children at the heart of what they do and are committed to achieving the best outcomes for young people.
- Will support the school in our mission statement of ‘Making Learning Irresistible’;
- Can build positive relationships with others - children and staff;
- Is calm, with excellent behaviour management strategies;
- Has a good sense of humour;
- Will make a positive contribution to our school community.
When asking our School Council, they are looking for someone who is:
- Kind
- Organised
- Good at explaining things
- Helpful
- Passionate
- A role model of our six strands (Boundaries, Focus, Independence, Resilience, Respect and Self-Regulation)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview earlier than the advertised dates if we receive applications that meet the criteria.
Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended. To arrange an informal visit, please contact the school on 01256473791 or e-mail adminoffice@chiltern-pri.hants.sch.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
