Assistant SENCO
Golborne High School
Wigan
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 6 £21,342 - £24,657
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 17 September 2018
Job overview
ASSISTANT SENCO
Grade 6 £21,342 - £24,657 pro rata
36.25 hours per week term time only
Required for an immediate start
Golborne High School is a thriving and popular school. We have the highest expectations of our pupils and are determined to become ‘outstanding’ in all that we do. Our vision is to become a beacon of excellence at the heart of the community.
We are seeking to appoint a highly inspired and motivated Assistant Senco who is passionate about meeting the needs of our pupils so they can achieve their full potential.
The assistant SENCO will need to have excellent communication skills. They will work closely with our SENCO, supporting and liaising with staff, parents and external agencies to ensure identified pupil’s needs are met.
The successful candidate will help to support the learning support team and help to ensure high quality in-class support. The position will require vision, expertise and commitment in the area of SEN. The assistant SENCO will ideally have experience in multi-agency working and have a strong awareness of the relevant SEN legislation that underpins SEN within schools.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold both English and Maths GCSE at C grade or higher.
- Show commitment to the inclusion of all pupils.
- Bring enthusiasm, flexibility and an openness to new approaches.
- Have experience of teaching / supporting pupils with SEND in a mainstream setting.
- Have Knowledge of current practice and developments for pupils with SEND.
This is a brand new role and an exciting opportunity to be involved in a rapidly improving and over subscribed school.
An application form and further details of the post are available from the school website www.golbornehigh.wigan.sch.uk
It should be noted that it is a requirement of the Governors of Golborne High School that candidates should, whenever possible, name as referees current and former employers (via Heads or Principals where employment at educational institutions is concerned)
Closing date: Monday 17th September 2018 at 12 noon
Interviews: Thursday 27th September 2018
We look forward to receiving your application should you be interested. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.
Golborne High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and is therefore subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
About Golborne High School
Golborne High School, a co-educational secondary school of around 1,200 pupils, is located near to Wigan, Greater Manchester. Providing places for pupils aged 11-16, Golborne High is a foundation cooperative trust school, forming a key part of the GoalCo Trust, a network of schools and colleges situated in and around Wigan.
The GoalCo cooperative was established in 2010, but the secondary school itself first opened its doors in 1954.
Headteacher
Alison Stott
Values and vision
Golborne High School has high expectations of its pupils in terms of behaviour and work ethic, while encouraging individualism and creativity. Its vision is to be a beacon of excellence at the heart of the local community, delivering an exceptional education for children through inspirational and challenging teaching, exemplary standards and aspirational goals.
Teachers aim to motivate children to love learning and inspire them to dream big dreams that broaden their horizons.
Ofsted report
Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
The quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
'Pupils at Golborne High School aspire to achieve highly because leaders and staff expect the very best of them. Pupils live out the ‘Golborne Way’ through their actions each day. They listen attentively to their teachers, follow instructions diligently and treat one another with respect. Pupils are determined to be successful, and they are keen to be the best versions of themselves. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve exceptionally well. They take great pride in both their personal and academic accomplishments. Pupils delight in celebrating these achievements in school.'
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