·         Maternity cover SENDCo

The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation are seeking to recruit an experienced SENDCo to join us for Maternity cover. This is an excellent career opportunity for someone who is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment for all and enabling all children to be successful life-long learners. 

Our federation serves a diverse and vibrant community on the border of Hertfordshire and London. Our vision is for all our children, from age two to eleven, to receive the best possible start in life. 

We are looking for an experienced SENDCo who:

• Has experience of leading provision for SEND in a primary school
• Has knowledge of early child development and experience of working with children in the EYFS 
• Is a highly motivated and committed practitioner with proven experience of teaching children with a wide range of abilities
• Leads by example, and is able to inspire, motivate and lead others
• Can provide creative and enriching learning opportunities to enable our children to reach their potential
• Enjoys working in collaboration and as part of a strong team
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is committed to creating an inclusive culture with high expectations for all

We can offer you:

• Vibrant children who enjoy learning and are a pleasure to teach
• A friendly and collaborative senior leadership team
• A reflective professional environment with a firm commitment to authentic and relevant professional development
• Hard working and supportive colleagues
• Fantastic grounds

Safeguarding:

 The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation together with the local authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment

 The school is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation actively promotes the core British Values defined by the Department for Education as: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

The Greenfield and Hurst Drive Federation is a safer recruitment school. The successful candidate will be subject to rigorous safeguarding check and will be expected to undertake safeguarding training as part of the induction process.

Employment checks required:

·         Enhanced DBS check

·         Evidence of entitlement to work in the UK

·         Evidence of essential qualifications

·         Two satisfactory references

·         Confirmation of medical fitness for employment

·         Registration with appropriate bodies (where applicable)

Please contact Cetta Guglielmo (PA to Executive Headteacher) if you have any questions or would like to arrange to visit the federation.