Deputy Head - Inclusion, SEN, Safeguarding
West Thornton Primary Academy
Thornton Heath
- Expired
- Salary:
- L10 - L14
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 November 2018
Job overview
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly individual school who recognise that struggle and failure are the key to success in learning.
We are looking for a strong leader with an interest and passion for SEN. The school are prepared to consider somebody who has not yet gained their SENCO qualification but is willing to gain it over the next couple of years
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEN policy.
- Supporting the identification of children with special educational needs.
- Co-ordinating provision for children with SEN.
- Liaising with parents of children with SEN.
- Liaising with other providers, outside agencies, educational psychologists and external agencies.
- Ensuring that the school keeps the records of all pupils with SEN up to date.
At West Thornton we engage pupils to become skilled and self-motivated, lifelong learners, through an enjoyable, memorable curriculum. We are forward thinking and innovative in our practice which includes providing children with access to fully integrated mobile technology. Our learning environments are designed to enable children to become independent and resilient learners equipped for life beyond school in the 21st century. We have seen the excellent things that happen when we let the children lead their learning and are dedicated to continue promoting this approach. We have a committed staff and leadership team who are raising standards year on year and taking the school forward. West Thornton Academy was judged as Outstanding in its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2012 and is an exciting place to work.
The Synaptic Trust is led by Stuart Roberts (NLE) who is also the Executive Head Teacher of West Thornton Primary, Forest Academy and The South Norwood Academy. West Thornton Primary Academy is a designated National Teaching School. Staff working for the Trust will have access to first rate CPD and further opportunities for career progression.
West Thornton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory Employment References. If you are shortlisted for interview, please allow the whole day for the interview process.
To apply: please use the person specification explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this role. Please note CVs will not be accepted.
If you would like to visit West Thornton Academy prior to applying, please contact Suresh Shan to make arrangements.
For more information and an application pack, please go to: http://thesynaptictrust.org/about-the-trust/job-vacancies
Attached documents
About West Thornton Primary Academy
Serving around 600 pupils, West Thornton Primary Academy is a co-educational primary school in Croydon, South London. Founded in 1896, the school provides places for children aged 4-11 and became an academy in 2011.
West Thornton Primary Academy is part of The Synaptic Trust, a multi-academy trust founded in 2013. The trust is responsible for the running of six local schools at mainly primary level. Owing to its location, West Thornton Primary Academy has a large and diverse catchment area.
Executive headteacher
Stuart Roberts
Values and vision
The school encourages pupils to be self-motivated in their learning. It strives to offer an interesting and creative curriculum relevant to the local area and the needs and interests of pupils. Lessons are designed to offer a level of choice and responsibility to children. Teachers take a great deal of pride in the quality of the feedback that students and parents receive, ensuring each child is clear about where they are academically, and where they need to be.
Ofsted report
“Pupils benefit greatly from the school’s highly inclusive and happy ethos. Pupils feel valued and make exceptional progress, both academically and in the development of their personal and social skills.”
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