SENCo

  Heber Primary School

“A happy and creative family at the heart of the community. 

All belong. All achieve.”

We are looking for an outstanding SENCo 

Main/Upper Pay Range

· Full time role; flexible working opportunities for the right candidate

· Start date negotiable; January 2019 at the latest

· Excellent CPD opportunities

Heber is a high-achieving and popular school in East Dulwich, located close to Lordship Lane with its many great shops, cafes and transport links. We believe in providing a stimulating, creative and challenging curriculum for each and every one of our pupils. We can offer prospective employees the chance to work in a hugely supportive and happy environment with friendly staff and amazing children! 

We are looking for a motivating and engaging SENCo to work as part of our Inclusion team. Our new SENCo will have part-time teaching responsibility for groups of children with SEN. The successful candidate will;

· Hold the National Award for SEN Co-ordination

· Have an excellent knowledge of SEN in a primary school setting

· Be prepared to teach groups of pupils with specific needs who require support outside of class

· Be an engaging and reflective teacher who has direct experience of teaching children with SEND and can create a positive learning environment

· Be able to contribute to and implement strategic plans for the provision of pupils with EHCP’s

· Be an effective liaison with specialists and outside agencies, under the guidance of the Inclusion manager

For the successful candidate we can offer:

· Guidance and mentoring in the role from our very experienced Inclusion Manager

· A committed, supportive and friendly staff team in a happy and successful school

· The chance to work with a lovely group of pupils and families

· Excellent CPD opportunities

· A flexible working pattern which can be negotiated to suit the candidate

Visits to the school prior to the application deadline are actively encouraged. To arrange a visit please email the school office at; adminoffice@heber.southwark.sch.uk or call 020 8693 2075.

Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 1st October 2018 (Shortlisting will take place the same day.)

Interview Date: Friday 5th October 2018

Heber Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices are in place and successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as undergoing other safeguarding checks.