What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills
* Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
* Understanding of what makes ‘quality first’ teaching, and of effective intervention strategies
* Ability to lead, plan and evaluate interventions
* Data analysis skills and the ability to use data to inform provision planning
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a variety of stakeholders
* Ability to build effective and trusting working relationships
* Ability to influence and negotiate
* Good record‑keeping skills
Experience
* Qualified teacher status
* National professional qualification (NPQ) for SENDCo, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment
* At least 3 years teaching experience
* Experience of working at a whole‑school level
* Experience of the SENDCo role (desirable)
* Experience of working with children with a range of SEN from Reception to Year 6
* Involvement in self‑evaluation and development planning
* Experience of conducting training/leading INSET
* Experience of leading and managing staff
What the school offers its staff
We are fortunate to be situated in an idyllic rural setting and have strong links to the local church. Our school is at the heart of the community.
We are so proud of our school. The children at Grayswood are friendly, engaged and well‑behaved. They are keen to learn and have strong positive relationships with staff. Parents are supportive of the school and often come in to help in class, on trips and at Forest School.
Our dedicated staff team work collaboratively and creatively to provide exciting learning opportunities for all children. We have high aspirations and achieve very strong results across the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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