This role is a part time role at 0.5 (2 ½ days) however, the school will consider 0.6 (3 days) for the right candidate.

This is a very exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious teacher, or a talented and ambitious existing SENDCo who is looking for their next step in their career development. 

We are looking for a candidate who will:

·         Be committed to our Catholic ethos and be committed to the wider life of our school

·         Lead by example and has a proven track record of making a positive impact in schools

·         Be innovative, forward thinking and creative

·         Achieve outstanding practice through the challenge and motivation of others

·         Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour

·         Be able to play a crucial role in developing, managing and leading projects across school

·         Work in partnership with the Headteacher, SLT, Governors and wider community

·         Lead in key areas across the whole school, including: be the School SENDCo, be the designated teacher, EAL lead and work as part of the large safeguarding team

·         Be able to support a range of middle leaders, teachers and teaching assistants in providing an excellent education to the children in our care.

·         Have excellent communication and organisational skills

·         Be hard working, enthusiastic and fully committed to the school

·         Lead on all SEND needs in the school and through training etc create a school that excels in the provision for children with additional needs

·         Be an outstanding classroom practitioner, who can lead by example and work with staff in a variety of roles

·         Have the NASENCO award or NPQSENCO or other relevant qualification, and where someone does not have these, be willing to undertake the NPQSENCO award

·         Have experience in working with outside agencies

Above all else, we are looking for someone who will care about our children and their education and achievement.

We can offer you:

·         A warm and welcoming Catholic community

·         A rapidly improving school with an already well-established good provision for SEND pupils that is outward facing and keen to develop even further

·         A happy environment where everyone is valued

·         Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn

·         Support for your own professional development with excellent opportunities for CPD

·         Supportive governors and parents

·         A role that will have a heavily reduced classroom commitment, please contact us for more information if you require further clarity on this

·         A great school to develop leadership skills needed beyond a classroom

·         A lead role in a project to develop provision for our children with additional needs

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a very popular school.  We are blessed with great support from the staff, parents, Diocese and Parish.  The staff are a friendly, supportive and caring team of dedicated professionals.  Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can have a look around before making your decision.  Please contact the School office via office@stpaulinus.org / 01924 488282 to arrange a suitable time.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All successful applicants are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barring check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Please note that all applicants must use the MyNewTerm website to apply for this post .  CVs or use of the wrong application form will not be accepted in accordance with safer recruitment practices.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon Wednesday 30 April, with interviews taking place the following week.