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Type of Position: SENCO
Subject: Primary
Salary: VIAT MPS/UPS
Start Date: January 2025
Closing Date: 14 November 2025, 9am
Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford are seeking to appoint an inspirational and nurturing SENCO to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the strategic and operational provision for pupils with SEND and will work alongside school leaders as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. We are seeking someone who believes all children can be successful, and with the right support, can all achieve their best; this will include guiding teachers and support staff with modelling excellent practice and providing a knowledge-rich insight into the very best provision.
We have an established, exciting curriculum that is well‑resourced and contextualised to meet the needs of our school community.
We Are Looking For a Skilled Practitioner Who Can
* High expectations of pupils and a commitment to ensure that they can fulfil their potential.
* Be able to use a range of teaching strategies and resources to motivate and engage pupils with SEND.
* Knowledge of the SEN and Disability Code of Practice.
We Can Offer You
* A strong, supportive ethos across the school based on our core values
* Motivated, well‑behaved children
* Committed and supportive staff
* A fantastic learning environment
* Excellent professional development
We benefit from being part of Valley Invicta Academies Trust which allows close links with the secondary schools enabling collaborative projects and school visits. Within this, the Trust Director of SEN works collaboratively with our group of SENCOs in a supportive and collective way using evidence‑based research to enhance provision across our schools.
If you believe that you are the person we are looking for, please contact Mrs Jenner (Office Manager) to arrange a visit to the school.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website policy page and Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders Policy can be found here.
Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.
If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e. large print, coloured forms.
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