At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate SEND provision, ensuring every child achieves their potential.
- Company: St Francis Catholic Primary School, a welcoming and inclusive community.
- Benefits: Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives by championing inclusion and quality education.
- Qualifications: Qualified teacher with experience in special educational needs and a passion for inclusion.
The predicted salary is between 33874 - 41402 £ per year.
Weare looking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) to join our friendly and dedicated teamat St Francis Catholic Primary School.
Weare a welcoming, inclusive Catholic primary school with a strong sense ofcommunity and a commitment to ensuring that every child is valued, supportedand given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Weare looking for an experienced and passionate practitioner who can provideeffective leadership and co-ordination of SEND provision across the school, working closely with our staff, pupils, parents and external professionals.
The successful candidatewill champion inclusion, understand the needs of children with SEND and confidentlysupport colleagues in delivering high-quality teaching and appropriateprovision for all pupils.
We arelooking for someone who
- Is aqualified teacher with experience of working with children with a range ofspecial educational needs and disabilities.
- Has astrong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, statutory responsibilitiesand current SEND processes.
- Hasexperience of co-ordinating SEND provision, including EHCPs, annual reviews, provision mapping and working with external agencies.
- Ispassionate about inclusion and committed to securing the best possible outcomesfor every child.
- Canprovide clear guidance, advice and support to teaching and support staff, promoting high-quality inclusive practice across the school.
- Hasthe ability to line manage support staff, oversee targeted interventions andmonitor their impact on pupils’ progress and outcomes.
- Canevaluate the effectiveness of SEND provision and interventions, using evidenceto identify strengths, address gaps and drive improvements.
- Hasthe confidence and skills to lead and organise staff training and professionaldevelopment to develop colleagues’ knowledge and practice in supporting pupilswith SEND.
- Hasexcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to buildpositive and productive relationships with pupils, parents and professionals.
- Iswell organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Is apositive and supportive team player with the confidence to lead and influencepractice across the school.
- Iscommitted to developing their own professional knowledge and keeping up to datewith developments in SEND.
Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or is willing to undertake the National Professional Qualification for SENCOs (NPQ for SENCOs), if required
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SENCO employer: St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon is a welcoming and inclusive educational institution that values every child and supports them in achieving their full potential. The school fosters a strong sense of community and offers opportunities for professional development, particularly in the area of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Staff members are encouraged to collaborate closely with families and external partners to enhance teaching practices and outcomes for all students.
Contact Details:
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon Recruitment Team
