At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor teachers while ensuring high standards for all pupils, especially those with SEND.
- Company: Join Laburnum Primary School, a supportive environment focused on integrity and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, SEN allowance, and a permanent full-time role with teaching commitment.
- Other info: Dynamic school culture with a focus on safeguarding and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience with diverse SEND needs required.
The predicted salary is between 33026 - 45776 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and SENDCo to join our team at Laburnum Primary School. We are seeking to appoint an exemplary teacher, who is going to be able to model, coach and mentor teachers, with a focus on high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND. You will be part of a wider network of SENDCos, regularly meeting with SENDCos within Advantage Schools to share best practice.
As well as being an excellent teacher, the candidate should have a proven track record in leading positive change and have the drive and commitment to ensure that high standards are met. The candidate will appreciate and engage with the latest research and be confident enough to deliver school wide CPD. This role also requires you to be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the school.
At Laburnum Primary School, our trust values of Integrity, Ambition, Excellence and school core expectation of Challenge, Achieve, Respect, Effort, Safe (CARES) are underpinned by very high expectations and drive in everything that we do. We have a powerful culture which is warm but strict, based on clear routines, systems, and structures. As a result, our teachers enjoy their teaching with calm classrooms and hardworking, highly motivated pupils.
The successful candidate will:
- Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) & (NASENCO) or National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators.
- Have Safeguarding Level 3 qualification or willing to undertake the training as soon as possible.
- Have Data Analysis skills: Ability to track pupil progress, identify gaps in achievement, and measure the impact of specific interventions.
- Have Statutory Framework Expertise: Deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes, and funding mechanisms.
- Have experience of Coaching & Mentoring: The ability to upskill classroom teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) on Quality First Teaching strategies.
- Have proven experience working directly with a diverse range of SEND needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, SEMH).
- Be effective when dealing with Multi-Agency Collaboration.
- Have Resilience & Emotional Intelligence, Exceptional Diplomacy, Solution-Focused Mindset & Authority with Empathy.
- Be an experienced leader who can manage staff and support colleagues to achieve targets set.
- Have experience of a multicultural school.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Have excellent communication skills and enthuse staff and implement ideas.
Job specifics:
- Start Date: 1st January 2027 or asap following this date.
- Salary: AST 1-6 £33,026-£45,776 dependent on experience, plus SEN allowance £2,787.
- Job role: Permanent, Full Time (including 50% teaching commitment).
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.
The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. As a Principal at The Woodlands Academy, you will lead a passionate team in a vibrant community, with access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with SEND. Located in a dynamic environment, this role offers the chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in education and safeguarding.
