SENCo (Non class based)

Biggin Hill Primary School requires an experienced SENCo (Non class based)

MPS-UPS + TLR2

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inclusive teacher. As the SENCO you will work closely with and as part of the Senior Leadership Team in managing the school’s systems for Special Educational and Additional Learning Needs.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive approach that ensures all children learn in a way that they enjoy and allows them to succeed. You will support staff in awareness and understanding of student needs and inclusive approaches to teaching and learning and work with external agencies and specialists, as well as managing the school’s SEN register. We have a very strong and highly committed staff team, which includes a Family Liaison and Support Worker.

You will also play an important role communicating with families, to share and support understanding, set meaningful targets for joint-working and review plans and provision for pupils.

Biggin Hill Primary is a two form entry school situated on the edge of the Borough of Bromley in a beautiful rural setting. The school benefits from a range of indoor and outdoor facilities that support outstanding teaching. This is your opportunity to join a school which is continuously developing its teaching and learning strategies in line with the changing face of education.

Biggin Hill Primary School is a truly inclusive school with 26% of the school roll recognised as SEN.

Biggin Hill Primary was judged Good by Ofsted, April 2023:

• Pupils thrive at this welcoming and friendly school.
• Pupils enjoy school and are well supported both personally and academically. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils.
• From early years onwards, leaders swiftly identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils with SEND get the support they need without delay.
• Pupils treat one another with kindness and respect. They focus on their classwork and do not disturb others' learning. Pupils are proud to model the
• school's values.
• Staff felt well supported and that their workload is carefully considered.

In April 2024 Biggin Hill Primary School joined the Inicio Educational Trust. This is an exciting development and will afford us the opportunity to collaborate and share good practice with those other schools which are also part of, or joining Inicio, whilst still retaining our individual identity and ethos. Inicio is currently exploring merging with SOLA MAT, which would create a trust with eight primary and four secondary schools.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are looking for a SENCO who:

• Knows, follows and acts as a point of reference to national regulations on arrangements for pupils with SEN
• Is able to swiftly recognise, identify and respond to the needs of pupils
• Ensures all pupils with an EHCP receive the reasonable adjustments set out in their plan
• Maintains the School's register of pupils needs, and oversees related records
• Develops effective relationships with parents/parents of pupils with SEN

We are able to Offer:

• To join a Senior Leadership Team who recognise, value and promote inclusion and SEN provision
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• A warm and professional learning environment
• Pupils who are friendly and polite
• The opportunity to join a committed and supportive team of staff

Pre-application visits are welcome and we look forward to seeing all potential candidates. To make an appointment, please contact Hannah Freeman

h.freeman@bigginhillps.com .

Closing date - Monday 13th May 2023

Interviews to be held week beginning 20th May 2024

Biggin Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare

and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service and full background checks.