Assistant SENCo
Hillview School for Girls
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Hillview Range 6 Point 10-13
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Full time equivalent starting salary £24,527 gross per annum (actual pro rata salary £22,409)
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
Full Time Assistant SENCo
Full time equivalent starting salary £24,527 gross per annum
(actual pro rata salary £22,409 Hillview Range 6 Point 10-13)
Term time only + INSET days and an additional 10 days during school holidays
WHY CHOOSE US?
Hillview School for Girls is a popular, high achieving, non-selective school based in Tonbridge, Kent. Working for us will give you the opportunity to work alongside enthusiastic subject specialists and engage with creative pedagogical development. You will be based at The View@ East Street which is a provision based in the heart of Tonbridge. It is a comfortable and small-scale study centre for 16 to 18-year-old students. This Satellite Centre, of the highly successful Hillview School for Girls, offers the highest level of support through a personalised and nurturing approach to its students, with dedicated pastoral support, counsellors and support mentors. This centre supports young people who would benefit and prefer to study in a smaller learning environment.
The successful candidate will:
· Assist in the lead, direction and deployment the SEND team, to create efficient and effective learning support
· Have an understanding of the SEND code of Practice 2015
· Understand the ‘Assess, Plan, Do, Review’ cycle and how to lead this across a team, to create the greatest impact for the students
· Have knowledge of the four key areas of need and experience of creating and delivering appropriate interventions and support
· Assist on the provision for those with formal SEMH needs and create appropriate interventions and support
· Take a joint lead on referrals, EHCPs and HNF and as such work with external agencies
· Communicate with a range of stakeholders: teachers, students, parents etc.
· Secure comprehensive and accessible record keeping across the department
In return, we offer an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are a supportive, collaborative school and have a strong record of developing our staff.
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About Hillview School for Girls
About Hillview School for Girls
We are a creative, inclusive school where all students flourish and make exceptional progress. Our dynamic Performing and Visual Arts specialisms have a profound impact upon learning and contribute to the purposeful, friendly and stimulating atmosphere that permeates the school. We foster self-belief and high aspirations.
With a proven track record of excellent results, we are one of the highest performing non-selective state schools in Kent. We commit to enabling every child to experience a flexible study programme that is right for them and will support them in reaching their life goals and overcoming any hurdles that stand in their way.
We value achievements of every kind – academic and non-academic – and we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to discover their talents. We also believe that young people respond well to high expectations. In our school we expect everyone to work hard and give their best.
History
Although the school has been on the Hectorage Road/Brionne Gardens site since 1936 its history goes back to 1854. We have the log books maintained by previous headteachers, the oldest dating back to 1863.
In 1854 a school was built in Waterloo Road, Tonbridge (behind St. Stephen’s Church). It was built in response to the rapidly growing population of poor cottage dwellers in the Parish. There were separate rooms for boys and girls. The school role was fifty girls but rose to 122 girls in 1868. Maggie Ann Cairney has kindly updated us about how the school was renamed:
“Hello, my name is Margaret Cairney nee Vinten. I attended Hillview School from 1966-1970. I have been reading about the history of the school and noticed that the reason for the name of Hillview is unknown. Well I can tell you, during our time there, it was decided to give the school a proper name. We had several choices of ideas for names on the blackboard. Through a voting system Hillview came out top, so from then on it had its new name of Hillview. I thought it would be nice to let you know.”
Ethos
Hillview School for Girls believes in the pure potential of every child within the school to develop, mature and thrive and leave the school fully ready for the world of employment. We place a high emphasis on education beyond grades, actively exploring a wide range of opportunities to develop the awareness and engagement of our students in the world around them.
Vision
Students unlock their pure potential to drive their future and thrive in society.
Mission Statement
To deliver a high quality, inspirational educational experience within a broad, personalised curriculum, where the performing arts values are inherent across the school. Students access a breadth of developmental opportunities within an inclusive safe and supportive environment, fully preparing them for a challenging and ever-changing world.
Our Core Values
· Inspiration
· Innovation
· Independence
· Inclusivity
What We Do Best
· High attaining non-selective
· Quality educational provision
· Inclusive, safe and supportive community
· Excellence in the Arts
· Strong pastoral support, encouraging the students’ enjoyment of learning
· A breadth of opportunities supports the development of the individual
Location
Hillview School for Girls is located in Tonbridge, with easy access to major road and rail links and we are conveniently located an easy 12 minute walk from Tonbridge Railway Station. There is ample car parking on site but surrounding roads also provide additional parking opportunities.
Facilities
The school has excellent facilities including a dance studio, drama studio, space for meetings, on-site gym, on-site nursery for children of KCC-employed staff, sports hall and outdoor spaces.
CPD
Weekly CPD Sessions after school for ITT, NQT, Aspiring and current ML. An active T & L group meet regularly to discuss current research and trial new strategies.
Benefits
Ample parking
On-site gym
On-site nursery
Modern well-maintained buildings
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