SENCO and Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Nansen Primary School, an academy within Leigh Trust, is proud to promote a new and exciting opportunity that has arisen at our school. We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and inspirational SENCO and deputy safeguarding lead who has the passion to work with our children and community. Nansen Primary School is an improving school and we put the children's learning at the heart of everything we do. We are a large primary school full of inquisitive and fantastic children. You will be required to:

• lead high-quality SEN provision which enables high-quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils
• be a deputy DSL and provide all staff with training and support
• model effective teaching, coach and train colleagues in effective provision for SEND pupils
• keep all aspects of paperwork up to date
• contribute to the development of whole-school policy where appropriate
• line manage the pastoral team and SEND team
• keep a strategic overview of our specialist enhanced provision hub for children with complex needs
• plan strategically and set clear and manageable goals and targets within your area of responsibility, full support from an experienced Executive Head Teacher and Head Teacher
• a large, committed, welcoming, professional and hardworking staff team
• children who are happy, keen and eager to learn
• a fully supportive and professional Education Advisory Board
• support from a team of leaders across out Trust
Interviews: Wednesday 27 November 2024


• an ability to implement strategies for raising achievement for pupils with SEND
• confidence, clarity and decisiveness in making decisions
• role on the SLT
• outstanding communication skills with the ability to build trust and confidence with parents and staff
• a sound understanding of the SEND code of practice and its implications
• the ability to support, motivate and challenge colleagues
• a drive and determination to succeed
• strong time management and personal management skills
• the ability to be proactive, flexible and creative in finding solutions
• a SEND qualification (For the right candidate we would support you with achieving this qualification)
  
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