SENDCO & 1 day classteacher 0.4 FTE (combined)

“Together through an exciting curriculum we empower pupils to become confident and resilient learners who reach their full potential.

Respect. Responsibility. Pride.

Rawmarsh Thorogate J&I School is a one form entry primary school situated in a pleasant location within Rawmarsh, Rotherham. We pride ourselves on providing a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn in and staff to work in. As a result of this, our children do well and our staff enjoy their work.

We can offer you:

• A friendly & supportive staff and governors
• A commitment to delivering excellent provision for all our children.
• Opportunities to develop your skills through CPD.
• Opportunities to develop your skills through CPD.

The governors are looking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic and excellent classroom practitioner who will have a positive impact on standards and school ethos by being the SENDCo one day a week and class teacher for another day. Initially, the post is for a teacher in Year 1; as in all primary schools, future deployment will represent the needs of the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Want to work with ALL children, no matter what their background, social or academic stage of development.
• Be committed to providing dynamic, exciting and purposeful learning experiences.
• Be a team player with energy, enthusiasm, imagination and a sense of humour.
• Be able to demonstrate high quality teaching suitable as a role model for other teachers.
• Have experience and passion in supporting SEND pupils, preferably as a SENDCo.

We consider this appointment to be key to our further development as a school and offer the following in support of the right candidate:

• 1 day per week out of class working as SENDCo, under the guidance of our deputy headteacher.
• 1 day per week working as class teacher partner with our wonderful Y1 teacher, Mrs Hicks.

Visits to our school are encouraged: only by visiting us will you be able to confirm that we are the right school for you. Please phone Jane Lockwood to arrange your visit. It may have to be out of school hours depending on the current COVID guidelines. 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and at different stages of their teaching careers.

Applicants need to be aware that Thorogate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. 

References will be requested immediately after shortlisting and enhanced DBS checks undertaken before the appointment is made. 

Only applications made via the Rotherham application form will be considered and we expect a covering letter that supports the application. Application form, person specification and job description are available from the school website or from Jane Lockwood at jlockwood@thorogateschool.co.uk.

Part of the selection process will involve observing shortlisted candidates teach. We hope that this will be in person but if COVID guidelines at the time dictate this is not possible, we will endeavour to find a creative solution. Following the observation of teaching, candidates will be informed if they have progressed to the next stage.