Job details
Job role Teacher
Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern Full time
Contract type Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
SENDCo job summary
Southtown Primary School is a welcoming school who aim to nurture, encourage and develop our students throughout their primary education. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum designed to provide our pupils with sufficient knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life. Our children are encouraged to value not only themselves and their independence, but also to respect and celebrate the opinions, achievements and cultures of others.
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable SENDCo to join our staff team. We would like a practitioner who can really make a difference for our pupils; one who is a kind, motivated professional ready to go the extra mile for our pupils. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality SEND provision, ensuring that all pupils with additional needs receive the support and guidance required to thrive. Working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies, you will provide strategic leadership and drive forward our inclusive ethos. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils and contribute to the ongoing success of our school.
'There is a deep sense of community at Southtown Primary School. Pupils enjoy
coming to school. They are supported well by staff and are safe.' Ofsted 2023
The successful candidate will: Be a qualified teacher with QTS and ideally hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), or be willing to work towards it Have successful experience in coordinating SEND provision, ideally in a primary setting. Be highly knowledgeable in SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive strategies. Demonstrate a strong commitment to working with pupils with a range of additional needs. Be an excellent communicator who can lead, support and inspire both staff and families. Be proactive, organised and reflective, always striving for the best outcomes. Work collaboratively with the senior leadership team to shape and monitor high-impact SEND strategy. Be pupil centred and committed to the ethos of our school Be positive and have good interpersonal and organisational skills.
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e can offer you: A supportive and dynamic leadership team A welcoming, friendly staff team A vibrant and inclusive school environment with a strong commitment to SEND Quality resources and learning-rich environment A school rated 'Good' by Ofsted for the quality of education (June 2023) A strong collaborative Trust network A commitment to employee wellbeing
Kingfisher Trust offers a range of benefits including:
Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College Pension scheme with generous employer contribution Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Shopping and leisure discounts Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme
If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact recruitment@kingfisherschools.co.uk
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Southtown Primary School is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for all posts. An application form must be completed in full, we are unable to accept CVs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Southtown Primary School is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for all posts. Our application form must be fully completed, CV's alone cannot be accepted.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.