Full-time

Senior Teacher /SENCO 

2 Days SLT/ SENCO 

3 Days teaching 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENCO) who can provide a strategic and operational oversight of provision for those pupils with SEND.  This role has a responsibility for Safeguarding.

You will need to be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupil attainment, progress and behaviour.  You will need to have experience of working with children who have a range of special educational needs and be confident in overseeing the development of SEND provision in the school. You will also need to hold a NASENCo/ NPQSENCO  qualification along with your Qualified Teacher Status (both are essential for the role, however we will consider candidates who are willing to work towards the NPQSENCO qualification).

Our SENCOs:

• Provide leadership and professional guidance to colleagues 
• Work closely with staff, parents & carers and other agencies to ensure that children receive appropriate support and make good progress and achieve good outcomes
• Promote inclusive practice in which the interests and needs of our pupils with SEN and / or disabilities are at the heart of everything that we do
• Are able to analyse assessment data from a variety of sources to inform future whole school planning and resourcing 
• Are committed to developing the full potential of all children

We can offer you:

• Children who will make you smile everyday
• A commitment to professional development and career progression
• A school where staff enjoy working as part of a dedicated, supportive and creative team, aiming for excellence
• A supportive and encouraging Leadership Team
• An excellent Employee Assistance Programme offering a wealth of professional advice & support
• The support of a Trust who like us, values its employees and respects our school’s individuality

We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all we can offer.  Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note: The salary indicated is based on a pay scale.  New appointments are normally made at the bottom of the scale.  Progression through the scale is dependent on length of service in line with our pay policy

All applications should be made via MyNewTerm

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.