Job Introduction
Sholing Junior School
Achieving Together
‘An adventure for the mind and a home for the heart’
Sholing Junior School is able to offer an exciting opportunity for the role of a SENCO.
We are looking for an exceptional person to work in collaboration with our parents and children upholding our belief that each child is exceptional and has the opportunity to succeed regardless of their situation and background.
Job/Person Summary
We are looking for a SENCO with the following skills and qualities to work in the school:
Hold QTS qualification, and/or SEN accreditation or be willing to work towards SEN NPQ accreditation within 1 year of appointment
Have a proven record of expertise in Special Education Needs and experience of successfully teaching in KS2.
Have the ability to engage the whole school community, including external agencies and strong collaboration between each school.
Have a passion for children’s learning and development at all levels, managing all aspects of inclusion and committed to raising standards for all learners.
Be able to lead and develop a team of Teaching Assistants by demonstrating strong leadership and good organisational skills.
Be a team player who would really enjoy contributing to the life of the school.
Be prepared to be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and actively follow safeguarding training.
Be prepared to cover classes when if and when required
Be part of the senior leadership team.
Report to the head teacher and governing body.
In return we can offer:
Happy, well behaved and enthusiastic children that are a pleasure to teach.
A supportive leadership team and motivated staff.
The opportunity to enhance your teaching experience with support for continued professional development.
Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages.
Access to a staff benefits portal through Sodexo and Portsmouth payroll.
Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members.
A tax efficient childcare scheme through salary sacrifice.
Application Procedure
An application pack is available electronically via the school website, www.sholing-jun.co.uk, following the link from the “parents” tab and then “office” tab.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.
Tel: 023 8044 7448
THE MAYFLOWER PARTNERSHIP The Mayflower Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education. We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people. We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders. Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.
SAFEGUARDING: All schools with the Trust 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.
