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Are you looking for an opportunity to work in our school where we are "truly making a difference in the lives of the children in our community, where our commitment to fostering a warm and inclusive environment is commendable" (Ofsted 2026)?
Following the successful launch of our SEND resource base for FS/KS1 at the start of September 2024, we are now looking to expand this provision for 'KS2' at the start of the new academic year(24th August 2026).
We are seeking to appoint a strong SEND classroom practitioner to lead this NEW provision, working closely alongside our FS/KS1 SEND teacher.
(NB. Whilst this is a 'KS2' provision, this is by age only, the children who will be transitioning to this provision are currently working within a nursery/EYFS assessment bracket)
JOB OVERVIEW:
St Botolph’s CE Primary School is looking for a passionate, highly skilled and experienced SEND teacher to deliver high-quality, personalised teaching and learning for our children with complex SEND needs (Communication & Interaction) within a new upstairs/'KS2' enhanced resource base.
We are a popular, vibrant and friendly school. We are a very inclusive school, where everybody is welcome and where children are at the heart of everything we do.
WHY CHOOSE US:
Our school is set in a shared campus in the heart of Shepshed. We moved to our current ‘flagship’ building in February 2022 and have been growing ever since. We work very closely with the BeSkilled collaborative; a local group of 8 Primary Schools. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced and friendly team and have access to a range of CPD.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
•friendly, well behaved and motivated children
•supportive, friendly, highly trained staff and governors
•an attractive, positive working environment
•a commitment to your own professional development
•a close network of collaborative schools;
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:
•Be an experienced, inspirational teacher, providing a stimulating environment for learning, motivating and enthusing children;
•Have a good knowledge of how children learn;
•Have high expectations of pupil progress, attainment and behaviour;
•Have a clear understanding of what effective teaching and learning looks like and can deliver it consistently;
•Have an inclusive ethos and a strong understanding of SEND and inclusion
•Have an experienced and in-depth understanding of a personalised curriculum;
•Be able to work well in a team; be enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable;
•Be able to liaise effectively with parents and build excellent relationships with children and their families.
Safeguarding Statement
St Botolph’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; identification and Right to Work in the UK will be required; references will be sought, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check) and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request.
We actively support the government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.
In addition, the school will also be conducting an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. The purpose of this is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, the details of which are publicly available online, and to determine a candidates’ suitability to work with children and keep them safe. This check will be undertaken by someone independent from the shortlisting panel and only once shortlisting has taken place. Where any relevant issues are identified by this process the panel will explore this further with you at your interview.
Governors are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from under-represented groups.