Lead Practitioner for Inclusion and SEND (SEND Co-Ordinator) Part time (0.6 FTE)
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Lead Practitioner for Inclusion and SEND (SEND Co-Ordinator) Part time (0.6 FTE)
£10400
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Hoxton, Hackney
- Part time
- U
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 3 Jul | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 0bf48b09e1b64ecd96c43e94ff14e3db
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and talented teacher with experience working with SEND children to join the senior leadership team to support the school in providing the best possible standards of teaching and learning for SEND children. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, highly motivated and ambitious teacher to continue the excellent work of our current SEND Coordinator. The successful candidate will continue to improve provision for pupils with SEND and will coach and mentor support staff and teachers. Working closely with external agencies, staff and families, you will ensure that pupils with SEND receive the support required in order to achieve their full potential. You will be the key figure in leading and developing the school's approach to inclusion including the wellbeing and mental health drive amongst staff, students and the wider school community. The SEND coordinator will lead the SEND and Inclusion team including the pastoral manager and the SEND Co Assistant.
We offer:
Wonderful and keen children and a dedicated, motivated and caring professional community
A supportive team and a well-resourced learning environment
Collaborative approaches to teaching and learning with fantastic professional development
An experienced Leadership team working in partnership with the Primary Advantage Federation of schools to achieve more together
We wish to appoint someone who:
Is keen to expand their knowledge, skills and understanding of learning, education and pedagogy in order to grow and develop as a SEND Co working with SEND children and families
Has experience ensuring that provision for SEND children is high quality to ensure great progress
Has experience coaching and supporting teachers to ensure provision is highly effective
Is able to lead and manage teams
Is excited about teaching and learning and contributes and shows commitment to all elements of school life
Through precision teaching will work with small groups and classes to support learning
Is dedicated and driven towards improving outcomes for every child and is passionate about raising standards for all pupils
Has the belief that all children can achieve and be passionate about removing barriers to learning. Is in receipt of the National SENCO (NASENCO) Qualification or willing to train to receive it
About us
We are a Federation of eight schools called Primary Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils.
If you are energetic and committed to helping children to make progress in every lesson, every day we would like to hear from you.
Please contact the Finance and Admin Manager, Yvonne Whelan ywhelan@st-john.hackney.sch.uk to request an application pack or arrange an informal discussion. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed.
Closing date: 12pm Friday 12th July 2024
Interviews: Week Beginning 15th July 2024
Scale: Leadership Scale L1-5 (£56,100 - £61,004)
Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via the DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
We are a Federation of eight schools called Primary Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils.
If you are energetic and committed to helping children to make progress in every lesson, every day we would like to hear from you.