What skills and experience we're looking for
We invite applicants with a proven track record of strong teaching and leadership, who can manage effectively, lead by example, and work with all staff to further develop inclusion and remove barriers to learning for pupils.
We are looking for a leader who:
* Has an excellent working knowledge of SEND and best practice within inclusion
* Has high expectations and is committed to improvement
* Is able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school team
* Can build effective relationships with parents
* Is an excellent classroom practitioner with secure and up to date knowledge of SEND
* Is able to bring innovation, creativity and new ideas and perspectives
* Is able to lead across the primary age-range
* Is resilient, highly motivated and well organised
* Has high levels of communication skills
* Will uphold and support the vision and values of a Church of England School
What the school offers its staff
* Children who are polite, ready to learn and willing to take risks
* Families who are supportive of the school and their children
* A committed and dedicated SLT to work alongside
* Experienced and committed colleagues who work collaboratively
* A supportive and engaged governing body
* Professional development opportunities both within Portsmouth LEA and the Diocese of Portsmouth
* An opportunity to grow and develop in your role
* Well thought-out and considered CPD
Further details about the role
Main responsibilities:
* To be an integral part of the SLT in raising standards of learning, assessment, and behaviour.
* To lead on inclusion across the school providing support and advice that inspires and assures the school community.
* To ensure the school community meets their statutory duty within the SEND Code of Practice.
* To promote excellence in learning, assessment and first quality teaching for pupils who are vulnerable or have SEND.
* To line manage the Teaching Assistants and the Pastoral Team.
* To work directly with children and teachers to develop and support SEND in daily practice.
* To lead the inclusion team in their role within school and oversee the school’s additional provision for pupils within St Jude’s School.
* To be part of the safeguarding team as a DSL.
Full job description available on request.
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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