TELFORD INFANT SCHOOL LOVING LEARNING Required from 1st September 2024 Deputy Headteacher/SENCo Salary Range: L4 – L8 Permanent contract Are you passionate about inclusion and leadership and looking for an exciting new challenge? Following the promotion of our current post holder, who will become our new Headteacher in September, the Governors of Telford Infant School are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher/SENCo. The ideal candidate will have experience of both positions or be an experienced SENCo looking for a new challenge as a Deputy or an experienced Deputy/Assistant Head looking to expand their skills into SEN. The post comes with a teaching commitment which allows adequate time for fulfilment of the Deputy/SENCO role. We can offer you: • Happy and exceptionally well behaved children, who love learning • A dedicated team of enthusiastic, talented colleagues (who also love learning) • A highly supportive Governing Board who are committed to excellence • Parents who value our school • A truly inclusive school where every member of the school community matters • High quality CPD opportunities (including the SEN NPQ if not already qualified) • Excellent links with colleagues across our cluster schools We wish to appoint someone who: • Is a passionate, outstanding teacher who enables all pupils in a position to make strong progress • Demonstrates and articulates a clear understanding of how infant aged children learn • Puts children at the heart of all decisions • Is an advocate of inclusion within a mainstream setting • Has proven skills in leading, motivating and inspiring teams • Has the vision and energy to share in the leadership and management of the school • Is able to analyse data effectively to support strategic planning • Has a relentless focus on school improvement • Is committed to raising standards and has high expectations for every single child and member of staff • Has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and is committed to the safeguarding of all children • Has exceptional organisational, interpersonal and communication skills If you are interested in this exciting opportunity we would love to hear from you. Interested candidates are warmly invited to come and look around our school on 9.30am Wednesday 17th April or 2pm Tuesday 23rd April. Please contact our school office on 01926 425544 to arrange a visit. If you would like a confidential, informal conversation regarding this position please phone the school office who will arrange a mutually convenient time for you to speak with the current post holder. Applications To apply for this position please complete the Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring forms and return to Mrs Sandy Madahar, School Business Manager, at the address below or via e-mail: SBM2326welearn365.com Dates: Showrounds: 9.30am Wednesday 17th April and 2pm Tuesday 23rd April Closing Date: 12noon Tuesday 30th April Shortlisted Candidates contacted: Friday 3rd May Interview date: Friday 10th May The current post holder would also like to observe shortlisted candidates teaching in their own setting for approximately half an hour on 7th, 8thor 9th May. A mutually convenient time will be arranged on 3rd May. Our Contact Details: Telford Infant School, Kelvin Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. CV32 7TE Tel: 01926 425544 Email: admin2326welearn365.com Website: www.telfordinfant.co.uk Available documents: Job Descriptions – Deputy Headteacher and SENCo Person Specification Application Form Equality Form Applicant Privacy Document Telford Infant School 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. These posts will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; evidence of qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work checks.