EYFS SENDCO with Nursery Class Teacher commitment

Position: EYFS SENDCO with Nursery Class Teacher commitment

Contract: Part time 0.8 (with a 0.4 teaching commitment)- Fixed term (initially 1 year, budget dependent afterwards)

Salary: Main Pay Range + SEN Allowance (0.4)

Start date: September 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a new EYFS SENDCO to work alongside the Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion manager) and Headteacher to lead our very special school where children are at the heart of all we do.

The successful candidate will be the school’s EYFS SENDCO.

We are seeking someone who:

·        Is an outstanding, inclusive and inspiring early years teacher with a strong record of improving rates of progress.

·        Has relevant experience of leadership of SEND, particularly within the EYFS.

·        Will be accountable for raising standards and securing high quality provision for children with SEND/other vulnerabilities within the EYFS

·        Has the skills to implement change, line manage staff, use data effectively to monitor outcomes and highlight priorities for development as part of the school self-evaluation cycle.

·        Has skills to be able to be responsible for Inclusion and SEND across the EYFS phase.

·        Is a collegiate colleague who will share and jointly drive our ambition and strategic vision.

·        Has energy and enthusiasm and who will challenge and empower all members of the school.

·        Is a champion committed to being actively anti-racist in all aspects of our life.

·        Is a champion committed to inclusion in all aspects of our life.

Rhodes Avenue will offer you:

·        Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who want to learn and take part in all aspects of school life.

·        Experienced and dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for the pupils.

·        Supportive parents and a local community who want the school to succeed.

·        A supportive and experienced governing body.

·        Access to support from Haringey Education Partnership who provide a wide range of support for local schools.

Visits to the school are encouraged and strongly recommended to see staff and students at work. Please email Joanne Tillson - School Business Manager (joanne.tillson@rhodesavenue.org.uk) to book your visit.  Visits will be led by the Headteacher.

Closing dates for applications: Friday 17th May 2024 at 9am. Completed applications should be returned by email to Joanne Tillson - School Business Manager (joanne.tillson@rhodesavenue.org.uk). Candidates wishing to apply are requested to apply using Haringey’s application form.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified on Tuesday 21st May 2024.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 23rd May 2024. It is essential that shortlisted candidates inform their referees of this date.

Rhodes Avenue is a Disability Confident Employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check at enhanced level will be required. To ensure we meet our Safeguarding responsibilities as outlined in KCSIE 2023, we will perform basic online checks for all shortlisted candidates.