Pay: MPS/UPS Start Date: September 2021 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated SENCO to join our Senior Leadership Team, with a passion for working with vulnerable children to ensure they receive the education they deserve. You will bring an innovative and creative approach to supporting the strategic direction and development of SEN provision across our school, whilst effectively managing and developing the progress and achievement of our pupils. Our current SENCO works across two schools in our collaboration, therefore we are keeping an open mind about how this role will be filled and are exploring different options. Options being considered are: • 1.5/2 Days per week at High Halden CEP or • 1.5/2 Days per week at High Halden CEP School and 2 days a week at Woodchurch CE Primary School The role could range from 1.5-4 days per week, depending on the candidate and which option is preferred. Please indicate your preferred options during the informal discussion/tour and on the application form. The successful candidate will have • An awareness of how young children learn best and can skillfully use the children's interests to plan their next steps • The National Award for SEN Co-ordination or be working towards it • Experience of working with children with Special Needs • Thorough knowledge of the new SEND Code of Practice • The ability to lead staff in developing their knowledge and expertise in working with SEN children • Experience of working with pupils with a range of different abilities and needs – SEND, Pupil Premium, EAL, GRT. • The ability to support and line manage our team of support staff • Strong communication skills and an ability to work within a team • Good management and organisational skills • The necessary communication skills enabling liaison with a variety of external agencies • Experience or willingness to undertake a DSL role alongside other members of our SLT. Ideally, we would like the successful candidate to start in September 2021 or as soon as possible after that date (by January 2022 at the latest). We can offer you an excellent working school environment where staff are committed and positive. There is a dedicated SENCO office and we are well resourced and have highly effective and well established intervention strategies. We have a strong and clear vision with an engaging curriculum which develops and celebrates the potential of each child. We can assure you that working at High Halden will be exciting and fun. Have a look at our website to get a feel of what we are about. Please apply via the button below. Please contact the school to arrange an informal visit prior to application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and staff. We expect all applicants to share this commitment and the post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application. Closing Date: 05/07/2021 at 12:00 Interviews: TBC Information about the school High Halden Church of England Primary School is a small, friendly school which has served the local community since 1868. We have a team of dedicated and committed teachers, support staff and governors and a strong relationship with our local church and community. The behaviour and attitudes displayed by our pupils are very good and we work closely with parents to provide the best possible opportunities for our children. We are proud of our positive and caring ethos through which all our pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our School Vision At High Halden we take pride in creating a nurturing environment where our community of learners are valued as individuals. Through God’s love, rich experiences and a sense of belonging, all will make strong roots to grow, flourish and bear fruit. Our Christian Values Generosity Respect Wisdom Trust Hope Our vision and associated values are theologically centred on the Bible narrative ‘The Vine and the Branches’ I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit (John 15:5). Rooted in God, we grow together. Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KTJ1
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