Overview
Location: Carr Head Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 8JB. Carr Head Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde. Tel: 01253 883558. School website: www.carrhead.lancs.sch.uk. Roll: 201.
The information below relates to the SENDCo position at Carr Head Primary School. The children, governors and staff wish to appoint a highly motivated, knowledgeable and enthusiastic SENDCo to join the friendly staff team to support the on-going development of this good school. Ideally the successful candidate will hold the SENDCo qualification. If this isn’t the case, the school will support the post holder to achieve this qualification within 3 years of appointment.
The position of SENDCo is initially non-class based. The successful candidate will drive inclusive provision for children across the primary phase. The post is 0.4fte spread over 2 days but this working pattern is negotiable.
Carr Head Primary School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children within our care. Applicants for this post will therefore be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including a suitable DBS check.
We believe that informal visits to the school prior to application are essential and will be warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Osborne on 01253 883 558.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interview date: TBA.
Applications should consist of the attached application form, along with a letter of application (arial 12, maximum two sides of A4). When writing your letter of application, please evidence each of the person specification criteria, giving concrete examples for each point and demonstrating impact. We want to know what you have actually done, the impact it has had and how you will apply this to our position. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy available from the recruiting manager.
Please note CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the attached application form. More information can be found at http://www.carrhead.lancs.sch.uk/.
Essential Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Degree or equivalent
* Evidence of continued professional development in SEND
Desirable Qualifications
* National Award for SEN coordination (or willingness to complete within the statutory timeframe)
* Postgraduate qualification related to SEND, inclusion, or leadership
Essential Experience
* Proven and recent experience as a qualified teacher within the primary phase.
* Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SLCN, SEMH, cognition and learning needs).
* Experience of contributing to or leading SEND provision and support plans.
* Experience of working in partnership with parents / carers.
* Experience of liaising with external agencies (e.g. Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, CAMHS).
Desirable Experience
* Experience as a SENDCo or Assistant SENDCo.
* Experience of managing and supporting staff.
* Involvement in EHCP processes and annual reviews.
Proposed Interview Date
TBA
For An Informal Discussion Please Contact
Please contact Mrs Sharon Nicholson (Headteacher) at the school.
Application Process
Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to
Application Form Attached. Please Return Completed Applications Electronically To
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