Inspirational SENCO /PPG Leader

Inspirational SENCO /PPG Leader

Job Start: September 2023

Full Time - Permanent – Non class based - MPS + SEN Allowance

Passionate about Education? Exceptional SENCo?

Our vision is to be an outstanding school. Are you an innovative, exciting, and reflective practitioner who can make a difference? Looking for a unique opportunity?

Join our vibrant team of dedicated professionals who are committed to ensuring EVERY child succeeds.

We are looking to appoint a SENCo to join our Inclusion Team, supporting the leadership team effectively in managing high quality provision for pupils with SEND, raising standards and enabling all pupils to achieve good outcomes. We would prefer the successful candidate to have completed the SENCo qualification or be prepared to undertake it.

We will be seeking a full-time experienced practitioner who is fully conversant with the Code of Practice 2014 and has an understanding of the requirements. Can demonstrate knowledge of a good range of programmes and interventions, has good communication skills and is sensitive to the needs of the children and their parents, and must be up to date with the new National Curriculum.

We can offer you:

• A positive, caring ethos with children and learning at the heart of all we doHappy children who are enthusiastic, motivated, and engaged learnersTalented, friendly, and supportive teaching and admin teamsA structured and supportive induction programme
• An Inclusion team to work with (another SENCo and designated TA staff to SEND)
• A school team committed to your professional development with proven success
• Excellent learning environment, resources, and extensive grounds
• Good relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community
• A leadership team that wants to continuously improve and enable everyone to thrive
• We provide excellent networks and training opportunities for all staff through Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET) & the Islington SLA

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Manage a well-trained and enthusiastic TA team
• Encourage continuous professional development
• Foster excellent working relationships with staff, parents, and carers

The successful candidate will need to:

• Have the confidence, skills and abilities to manage SEND provision through the school
• Be able to inspire, challenge and motivate all children to achieve
• Promote and celebrate the talents and skills of all pupils
• Have high expectations of learning, progress and behaviour
• Ability to use initiative to work flexibly
• Have a commitment to working strategically as part of a team to improve standards of teaching and learning If you have the skills, experience, and drive to be successful in this role, please go to the recruitment section on our school website and download an application pack. Once done, please email your application to Clair Inouye (office manager) on office@whitehallparkschool.org.uk .

Telephone calls, questions and emails are encouraged and visits to the school are

welcome, please contact the school office to arrange. We would love to discuss the role

with you in more detail.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and

expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to

satisfactory references, pre-employment and DBS checks. Whitehall Park School will

welcome a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting

and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

Closing date: Wednesday 14th June 2023 at 12pm

Shortlisting: Wednesday 14th June 2023 at 4pm

Interviews: Thursday 22nd June 2023