SENCo (0.2 with up to half a day teaching commitment)

We are one of the smallest primary schools in the county, which presents a unique teaching opportunity. We are a friendly, hard-working team where staff, pupils and families know each other well; children form wonderful friendships and interactions across the whole school; and we offer high-quality learning experiences for all the children in our care., Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews will be held at a mutually convenient time. Late applications will not be considered. Completed application forms with covering letter should be emailed to Laura Shepherd, Office Manager at before midday on Friday 14th February.

Everyone who works at the school understands they are an important part of the wider safeguarding system for children and accepts safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility and everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all our staff, including supply staff and volunteers will ensure their approach is child-centred and will be supported to consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:

• Protecting children from maltreatment.

• Preventing the impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development.

• Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care.

• Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.

Nottinghamshire County Council, together with the recognised trade unions, is committed to the development of positive policies to promote equal opportunities in employment and in the delivery of our services, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership status. This commitment will apply to recruitment and selection practices, training and development, promotion and in the application of national and local agreements in respect of pay and conditions of service.

The operation of this policy is monitored and reviewed periodically through established joint consultation procedures with staff and trade unions. If any employee considers that she or he is the subject of unequal treatment on any of the above grounds, a complaint may be made through the agreed procedures for dealing with grievances.

Closing date – 14th February 2025, at 12:00pm.

Additional Documentation Instance 1

Additional Documentation Instance 1

Additional Documentation Instance 1

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

We are looking for an experienced SENCo, but will consider applicants willing to complete the necessary qualifications within 3 years of appointment. If you are passionate about making a difference for children with SEN, we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic person with excellent teaching and learning skills, who has high expectations of all children and proven experience of supporting children with a range of SEN needs within an inclusive setting. If you are keen to develop professionally, are a strong team-player, flexible and adaptable to change with a positive can-do attitude we would love to hear from you. Experience of teaching mixed-age classes and / or in both key stages would be beneficial.

In return we can offer you:

• A supportive and collaborative learning environment within school and our family of schools

• The opportunity to work with an experienced, friendly and supportive team who have a good sense of humour

• The opportunity to work with well-behaved children who are keen to learn

• Continued professional development

• The opportunity to play an active role in the future development of our wonderful village school

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01509 880620 or email . A copy of our school’s prospectus is available on our website.